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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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:

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

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

Astra Sports Tourer

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 429 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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is markedly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 367 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers clearly more boot space – 597 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 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.

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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 445 km
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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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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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Vauxhall
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