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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Mercedes V Class?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • significantly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes V Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,836 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Coupé uses 6.7 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 388 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 V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers visibly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is noticeably lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries noticeably more – 908 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 363 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé holds a decisive overall lead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
6
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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