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

Compare performance (625 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (90000 £ vs 99800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Porsche Panamera?

BMW 8 Series Coupé

Porsche Panamera

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 8 Series Coupé has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 90000 £, while the Porsche Panamera costs 99800 £. That’s a price difference of around 9771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Panamera manages with 3 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.70 L. The difference is about 3.70 L per 100 km.

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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 Porsche Panamera has a evident edge – offering 782 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé takes 3.20 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Panamera performs evident better – 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: Porsche Panamera pulls evident stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 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.

Seats: BMW 8 Series Coupé offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is barely noticeable lighter – 1805 kg compared to 1960 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers slightly more room – 494 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

When it comes to payload, takes the win – compared to . That’s a difference of about .

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Panamera shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £99,800
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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
  • 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
90000 - 158900 £
Price
99800 - 212100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.80 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
1805 - 2085 kg
Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4851 - 5098 mm
Length
5052 - 5204 mm
Width
1902 - 1943 mm
Width
1937 mm
Height
1346 - 1420 mm
Height
1415 - 1428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 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 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
2894 - 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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