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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Mercedes EQT?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Mercedes EQT

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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes EQT is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,226 £.

EQT

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 9.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is significantly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes EQT tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 118 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 505 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is barely lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQT offers visibly more boot space – 551 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 111 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 531 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £90,000
8 Series Coupé

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
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The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
457 - 531 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the BMW 8 Series Coupé?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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