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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Renault Trafic Transporter?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • substantially more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Trafic Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 38,100 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,903 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Coupé uses 6.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Trafic Transporter

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 BMW 8 Series Coupé offers substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 455 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 Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is very slightly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries significantly more – 1,222 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 677 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé 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.

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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 Trafic Transporter

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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 Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Renault
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