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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Volvo V90?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Volvo V90: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • visibly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Volvo V90

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Volvo V90 is significantly cheaper – starting at 62,300 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,695 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

V90

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 visibly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 170 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 Volvo V90 takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers only slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 41 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is moderately lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V90 offers barely more boot space – 488 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

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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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Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 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
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
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
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
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Volvo
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