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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Toyota Land Cruiser?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially 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 Land Cruiser is noticeably cheaper – starting at 72,000 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Coupé uses 6.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

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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 205 HP. That’s roughly 420 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 9.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is clearly lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 610 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers substantially more boot space – 742 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 302 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries markedly more – 750 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 205 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
Toyota Land Cruiser

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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 Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
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Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

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