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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Volvo XC40?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Volvo XC40

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  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • barely lighter
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 XC40 is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,900 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,095 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC40 uses 6.5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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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 197 HP. That’s roughly 428 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 Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.4 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?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC40 is barely lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 117 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 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
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 XC40

The Volvo XC40 blends Scandinavian design with practical versatility, offering a compact luxury crossover that feels composed and easy to live with. It’s refined and focused on safety with a high-quality interior, making it a smart choice for daily city driving and weekend escapes.

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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption

Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 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
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
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Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
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