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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Nissan Ariya?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • markedly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Nissan Ariya

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  • significantly cheaper
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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.

Nissan Ariya is significantly cheaper – starting at 54,800 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,152 £.

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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 markedly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 435 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers moderately more torque with 750 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 150 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is markedly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 472 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers very slightly more boot space – 440 L compared to 415 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries clearly more – 545 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 182 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé holds a narrow 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.

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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
Nissan Ariya

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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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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Nissan Ariya

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
363 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
320 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Nissan
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