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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes T Class comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Mercedes T Class?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes T Class: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes T Class

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes T Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,033 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes T Class uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

T Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers considerably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 494 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 T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 8.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 480 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, Mercedes T Class is slightly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 249 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes T Class carries slightly more – 630 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 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
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Mercedes T Class

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BMW 8 Series Coupé

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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Mercedes T Class

The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Mercedes T Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
135 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
521 - 630 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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