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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Renault Symbioz comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 24,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Renault Symbioz?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Renault Symbioz: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Symbioz

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Symbioz is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,700 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,315 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Symbioz uses 4.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Symbioz

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 BMW 8 Series Coupé offers substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 467 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Symbioz is clearly lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 446 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers visibly more boot space – 576 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 136 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is far ahead 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.

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8 Series Coupé

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Renault Symbioz

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Renault Symbioz

The Renault Symbioz is a forward-looking concept car that imagines a seamless link between vehicle and home, pairing a lounge-like cabin with striking, futuristic styling. More idea than production plan, it showcases Renault's vision for connected, autonomous and sustainable mobility while provoking debate about how we will live and travel.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Renault Symbioz

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
24,700 - 30,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
102 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Renault
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