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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (99,400 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Convertible

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.

BMW 8 Series Convertible is considerably cheaper – starting at 99,400 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 228,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Convertible uses 6.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Convertible

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 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers slightly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 145 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is clearly faster – reaching 340 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Convertible tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers slightly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

8 Series Convertible

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Convertible is only slightly lighter – 1,915 kg compared to 1,945 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Convertible offers visibly more boot space – 350 L compared to 260 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Convertible carries only slightly more – 425 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Convertible is far ahead overall 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
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
180 - 255 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
260 L
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 425 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the BMW 8 Series Convertible have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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