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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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.

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,395 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Corolla Touring Sports

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 considerably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 447 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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is markedly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers noticeably more boot space – 596 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 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.

from £90,000
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
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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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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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,650 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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