BMW 8 Series Coupé alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the BMW 8 Series Coupé, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the BMW 8 Series Coupé and are good next research steps.

from £102,800

BMW 7 Series

Price 102,800 - 128,700 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 300 - 571 HP
Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Electric Range 80 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.3 - 5.8 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 670 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6
Model 7er-Reihe
Modell 740d, 750e, M760e
CO2 Efficiency Class F, B
Trim Level Design Pure Excellence xDrive Steptronic Sport, M Sportpaket xDrive Steptronic Sport, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic Sport, xDrive Steptronic Sport, M Performance Paket xDrive Steptronic Sport
Power kW 220 - 420 kW
co2 74 - 160 g/km
Engine capacity 2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Curb weight 2,255 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity 525 - 540 L
Width 1,950 mm
Brand BMW
Payload 605 - 665 kg
Variant M Performance

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a bit cheaper
marginally more power
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
noticeably lighter
significantly more efficient
somewhat more trunk space

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from £112,700

Mercedes SL Class

Price 112,700 - 219,300 £
Body Type Roadster
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 435 - 816 HP
Consumption L/100km 9 - 13.6 L/100km
Electric Range 12 km
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 2.9 - 4.7 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 8
Model SL-Klasse
Modell SL-Klasse 43, SL-Klasse 55, SL-Klasse 63, SL-Klasse 63 S E PERFORMANCE, Maybach SL 680
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Premium SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Premium Plus SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Premium 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G, Monogram Series 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G
Power kW 320 - 600 kW
co2 206 - 309 g/km
Engine capacity 1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Curb weight 1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity 110 - 240 L
Width 1,915 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 145 - 375 kg

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Quick data check: Mercedes SL Class

noticeably cheaper
visibly more efficient
only slightly lighter
significantly more trunk space
noticeably more power
a bit quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £52,600

BMW 4 Series Convertible

Price 52,600 - 97,800 £
Body Type Convertible
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 184 - 530 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 10.2 L/100km
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.7 - 8.2 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model 4er-Reihe
Modell 420d Cabrio, 430d Cabrio, M440d Cabrio, 420i Cabrio, 430i Cabrio, M4 Competition Cabrio, M440i Cabrio
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, G
Trim Level M Sportpaket Steptronic, Steptronic, xDrive Steptronic Sport, M Sportpaket Pro Steptronic, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic Sport, xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic, M xDrive Steptronic
Power kW 135 - 390 kW
co2 136 - 231 g/km
Engine capacity 1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Curb weight 1,765 - 2,055 kg
Trunk capacity 385 L
Width 1,852 - 1,887 mm
Brand BMW
Payload 345 - 420 kg
Variant Cabrio, M Performance Cabrio, M4 Cabrio

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Quick data check: BMW 4 Series Convertible

somewhat more power
somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
slightly more trunk space
substantially cheaper
markedly more efficient
barely lighter

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£62,785

Toyota Supra

Price 62,800 £
Body Type Coupe
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 340 HP
Consumption L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Seats 2
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.3 s
Model Year 2024
Torque 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6
Model Supra
Modell GR Supra 3.0
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Legend Automatik
Power kW 250 kW
co2 183 g/km
Engine capacity 2,998 cm3
Curb weight 1,570 kg
Trunk capacity 290 L
Width 1,854 mm
Brand Toyota
Payload 245 kg

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Quick data check: Toyota Supra

substantially more power
visibly more efficient
noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
clearly more trunk space
considerably cheaper
a bit lighter

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£175,714

McLaren GT Series

Price 175,700 £
Body Type Coupe
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 635 HP
Consumption L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Seats 2
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.2 s
Model Year 2023
Torque 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders 8
Model GT Series
Modell GTS
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Power kW 467 kW
co2 270 g/km
Engine capacity 3,994 cm3
Curb weight 1,520 kg
Trunk capacity 420 L
Width 2,045 mm
Brand McLaren

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Quick data check: McLaren GT Series

significantly cheaper
significantly more efficient
barely more trunk space
very slightly more power
slightly lighter

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from £55,000

Audi A7

Price 55,000 - 117,900 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 204 - 630 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Electric Range 67 - 68 km
Battery Capacity 14.4 kWh
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.4 - 8.1 s
Model Year 2,023 - 2,024
Max Speed 245 - 280 km/h
Torque 370 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 8
Doors 5
Model A7
Modell A7 Sportback 40 TDI, A7 Sportback 45 TDI, A7 Sportback 45 TFSI, A7 Sportback 50 TDI, A7 Sportback 50 TFSI e, A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e, A7 Sportback 55 TFSI, RS7 performance Sportback, RS7 Sportback, S7 Sportback TDI
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, B, G
Trim Level quattro S tronic, S tronic, quattro tiptronic, tiptronic
Power kW 150 - 463 kW
co2 28 - 276 g/km
Engine capacity 1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Curb weight 1,770 - 2,150 kg
Fuel tank capacity 52 - 73 L
Trunk capacity 380 - 535 L
Length 4,969 - 5,009 mm
Width 1,908 - 1,950 mm
Height 1,422 - 1,424 mm
Brand Audi
Max trunk capacity 1,235 - 1,390 L
Payload 510 - 600 kg

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Quick data check: Audi A7

very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
substantially cheaper
only slightly more power
clearly more efficient
very slightly lighter
somewhat more trunk space

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Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the BMW 8 Series Coupé head-to-head against similar models.

BMW 7 Series

BMW 8 Series Coupé

Mercedes SL Class

BMW 4 Series Convertible

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