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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Porsche Panamera?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • a bit cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Porsche Panamera

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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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.

BMW 8 Series Coupé is a bit cheaper – starting at 90,000 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Panamera

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 Porsche Panamera offers markedly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé takes 3.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Panamera is markedly faster – reaching 325 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 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.

Seats: BMW 8 Series Coupé offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is barely lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers somewhat more boot space – 494 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 545 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera is clearly superior overall 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 £99,800
Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 97 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 Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

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