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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Porsche Cayenne - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 739 HP), boot space and price (90000 £ vs 87000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Porsche Cayenne?

BMW 8 Series Coupé

Porsche Cayenne

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Porsche Cayenne has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 87000 £, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90000 £. That’s a price difference of around 3000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Cayenne manages with 4 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.70 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

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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 Porsche Cayenne has a a bit edge – offering 739 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.20 s, while the Porsche Cayenne takes 3.60 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs slightly better – reaching 305 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 950 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is somewhat lighter – 1805 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers decisively more room – 772 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 332 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne noticeable takes the win – 705 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Cayenne proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Cayenne is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 739 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 83 km
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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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
90000 - 158900 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1805 - 2085 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
4851 - 5098 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1902 - 1943 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1346 - 1420 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche

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Is the BMW 8 Series Coupé offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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