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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Porsche Taycan?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan

  • marginally cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Porsche Taycan is marginally cheaper – starting at 87,900 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,058 £.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers noticeably more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 409 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé takes 3.2 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers significantly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 590 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is slightly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers only slightly more boot space – 440 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries moderately more – 635 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan stands well ahead of its rival 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 552 - 680 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
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Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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