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Toyota Land Cruiser vs BMW 8 Series Coupé comparison

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

Toyota Land Cruiser vs BMW 8 Series Coupé: Key differences

Toyota Land Cruiser

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  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Land Cruiser

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Land Cruiser is visibly 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 considerably more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

8 Series Coupé

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 considerably 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.

Land Cruiser

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 noticeably lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 610 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers considerably 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 clearly 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 decisively 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.

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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
Toyota Land Cruiser
BMW 8 Series Coupé

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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

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
BMW 8 Series Coupé

Costs and Consumption

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

Dimensions and Body

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

Engine and Performance

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

General

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