BMW 8 Series alternatives & comparisons

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

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Alternative models

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

from $58,400

Audi SQ5

Price : 58,400 - 66,500 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 349 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 24 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 369 lb-ft
Model : SQ5
Modell : Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro, Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro, Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro
Trim Level : Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro, Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro, Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro
Engine Displacement : 3 L
Curb weight : 4,288 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 18.5 gal
Length : 184.3 in.
Width : 74.5 in.
Height : 65 in.
Brand : Audi

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Quick data check: Audi SQ5

considerably more power
only slightly more efficient
marginally lighter
significantly cheaper

from $85,700

Audi S7

Price : 85,700 - 93,100 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type :
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 444 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 26 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 442 lb-ft
Model : S7
Modell : 2.9 TFSI Premium Plus, 2.9 TFSI Prestige, 2.9 TFSI Premium
Trim Level : 2.9 TFSI Premium Plus, 2.9 TFSI Prestige, 2.9 TFSI Premium
Engine Displacement : 2.9 L
Curb weight : 4,597 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 19.3 gal
Length : 196 in.
Width : 75.1 in.
Height : 55 in.
Brand : Audi

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Quick data check: Audi S7

markedly more power
very slightly more efficient
moderately lighter
barely cheaper

from $52,800

BMW i4

Price : 52,800 - 70,700 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 281 - 396 HP
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 295 - 443 lb-ft
Model : i4
Modell : eDrive35 Gran Coupe, eDrive40 Gran Coupe, xDrive40 Gran Coupe, M50 Gran Coupe
Trim Level : eDrive35 Gran Coupe, eDrive40 Gran Coupe, xDrive40 Gran Coupe, M50 Gran Coupe
Length : 188.5 in.
Width : 72.9 in.
Height : 57 in.
Brand : BMW

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Quick data check: BMW i4

visibly more power
significantly cheaper

from $43,300

Toyota Grand Highlander

Price : 43,300 - 58,500 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Hybrid, Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 245 - 362 HP
FuelEconomy City : 20 - 37 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 26 - 34 MPG
Seats : 7
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 175 - 400 lb-ft
Model : Grand Highlander
Modell : Hybrid XLE FWD (Natl), Hybrid XLE AWD (Natl), Hybrid Limited AWD (Natl), Hybrid MAX Limited AWD (Natl), Hybrid MAX Platinum AWD (Natl), XLE FWD (Natl), Limited FWD (Natl), XLE AWD (Natl), Limited AWD (Natl), Platinum AWD (Natl)
Trim Level : Hybrid XLE FWD (Natl), Hybrid XLE AWD (Natl), Hybrid Limited AWD (Natl), Hybrid MAX Limited AWD (Natl), Hybrid MAX Platinum AWD (Natl), XLE FWD (Natl), Limited FWD (Natl), XLE AWD (Natl), Limited AWD (Natl), Platinum AWD (Natl)
Engine Displacement : 2.4 - 2.5 L
Curb weight : 4,300 - 4,920 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17.2 - 17.8 gal
Length : 201.4 in.
Width : 78.3 in.
Height : 70 in.
Brand : Toyota

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Quick data check: Toyota Grand Highlander

significantly more power
only slightly lighter
significantly cheaper
clearly more efficient

from $45,600

BMW 3 Series

Price : 45,600 - 62,200 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : , Plug-In Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 255 - 386 HP
FuelEconomy City : 26 - 28 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 33 - 35 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Torque : 295 - 398 lb-ft
Model : 3 Series
Modell : 330i Sedan, 330i xDrive Sedan, M340i Sedan, M340i xDrive Sedan, 330e Plug-In Hybrid, 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid
Trim Level : 330i Sedan, 330i xDrive Sedan, M340i Sedan, M340i xDrive Sedan, 330e Plug-In Hybrid, 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid
Engine Displacement : 2 - 3 L
Curb weight : 3,644 - 4,138 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 10.6 - 15.6 gal
Trunk Volume : 13.2 - 16.9 cu. ft.
Length : 185.7 - 185.9 in.
Width : 71.9 in.
Height : 56 - 57 in.
Brand : BMW

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Quick data check: BMW 3 Series

noticeably more power
considerably cheaper
markedly more efficient
only slightly lighter
only slightly more trunk space

from $97,300

BMW 7 Series

Price : 97,300 - 122,400 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : , Plug-In Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 375 - 536 HP
FuelEconomy City : 18 - 25 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 25 - 31 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 383 - 553 lb-ft
Model : 7 Series
Modell : 740i Sedan, 740i xDrive Sedan, 760i xDrive Sedan, 750e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid
Trim Level : 740i Sedan, 740i xDrive Sedan, 760i xDrive Sedan, 750e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid
Engine Displacement : 3 - 4.4 L
Curb weight : 4,720 - 5,095 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 19.5 gal
Trunk Volume : 19.1 cu. ft.
Length : 212.2 in.
Width : 76.8 in.
Height : 60 in.
Brand : BMW

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Quick data check: BMW 7 Series

marginally cheaper
moderately more power
noticeably lighter
a bit more efficient
a bit more trunk space

Direct comparisons

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