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Renault Trafic Transporter vs BMW 8 Series Coupé comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (38,100 £ vs 90,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or BMW 8 Series Coupé?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs BMW 8 Series Coupé: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
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BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • substantially more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic Transporter

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.

Renault Trafic Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 38,100 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,903 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Coupé uses 6.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

8 Series Coupé

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 substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is barely lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries significantly more – 1,222 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 677 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé 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 £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
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Renault Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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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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Renault Trafic Transporter
BMW 8 Series Coupé

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
176 - 263 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
2 - 4
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Length
-
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Height
-
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg
Payload
370 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
BMW
Is the Renault Trafic Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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