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Bentley Bentayga vs BMW 8 Series Convertible comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (177,300 £ vs 99,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Bentayga or BMW 8 Series Convertible?

Bentley Bentayga vs BMW 8 Series Convertible: Key differences

Bentley Bentayga

  • noticeably more trunk space

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter

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

Bentayga

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW 8 Series Convertible is substantially cheaper – starting at 99,400 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77,829 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Convertible uses 6.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

8 Series Convertible

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 Convertible offers a bit more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 550 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Bentayga is moderately faster – reaching 290 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Convertible tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers very slightly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Bentayga

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: Bentley Bentayga offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Convertible is markedly lighter – 1,915 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers noticeably more boot space – 484 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 134 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries significantly more – 835 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 410 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Convertible 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.

from £99,400
8 Series Convertible

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Bentley Bentayga
BMW 8 Series Convertible

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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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BMW 8 Series Convertible

The BMW 8 Series Convertible is a head-turning grand tourer that drops its roof with the kind of theatrical flourish you expect from a modern Bavarian showboat. It wraps occupants in sumptuous materials and driver-focused polish, offering effortless long-distance comfort and just enough drama to make every arrival feel like an occasion.

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Bentley Bentayga
BMW 8 Series Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
50 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
294 g/km
co2
180 - 255 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Height
1,728 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
736 - 835 kg
Payload
340 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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
462 - 550 HP
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Bentley
Brand
BMW
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