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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 30,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Subaru Impreza?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Subaru Impreza

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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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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.

Subaru Impreza is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,778 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Coupé uses 6.7 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Impreza

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 BMW 8 Series Coupé offers significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 489 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Subaru Impreza tops out at 199 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 568 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, Subaru Impreza is moderately lighter – 1,574 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 231 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers clearly more boot space – 440 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 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
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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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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Subaru Impreza

Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
30,200 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,490 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
501 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
199 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Subaru
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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