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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • substantially 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.

Nissan Primastar Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,477 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Coupé uses 6.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Primastar Transporter

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 clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is very slightly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,926 kg. The difference is around 121 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries substantially more – 1,110 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 565 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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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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The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Nissan Primastar Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

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