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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Citroen Berlingo comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (99,400 £ vs 20,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or Citroen Berlingo?

BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Citroen Berlingo: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Citroen Berlingo

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen Berlingo is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 79,097 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo uses 5.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Convertible with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Berlingo

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 Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 489 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Convertible delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 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.

Seats: Citroen Berlingo offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is clearly lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 1,915 kg. The difference is around 439 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers considerably more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 700 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries substantially more – 840 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 415 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo 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 £20,300
Berlingo

Citroen Berlingo

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 334 - 343 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
180 - 255 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 425 kg
Payload
509 - 840 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the BMW 8 Series Convertible have?

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

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