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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Mitsubishi Space Star?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Space Star

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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Mitsubishi Space Star is considerably cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Space Star uses 4.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Space Star

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 significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 554 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 10.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Space Star tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 83 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 648 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, Mitsubishi Space Star is considerably lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 865 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers considerably more boot space – 440 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries markedly more – 545 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is slightly ahead 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
Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Mitsubishi Space Star

The Mitsubishi Space Star is a tidy, no-nonsense city car that squeezes surprising interior space into a compact, easy-to-park package. It's not a thrill-seeker's toy, but for buyers after low running costs, fuss-free reliability and sensible day-to-day practicality, it's a clever and cheerful choice that keeps your wallet and nerves happy.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mitsubishi
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