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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Toyota Proace City?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly 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 Proace City is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,202 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City uses 5.3 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Proace City

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 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 Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is visibly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 439 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers clearly more boot space – 912 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 472 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries markedly more – 829 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 284 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City is barely ahead 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 £20,800
Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 343 km
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Toyota Proace City

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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 Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Toyota
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