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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs CUPRA Ateca comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (99,400 £ vs 37,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or CUPRA Ateca?

BMW 8 Series Convertible vs CUPRA Ateca: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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CUPRA Ateca

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

CUPRA Ateca is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,300 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,160 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Ateca uses 6.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Convertible with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 325 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the CUPRA Ateca takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

8 Series Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: CUPRA Ateca offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Ateca is clearly lighter – 1,418 kg compared to 1,915 kg. The difference is around 497 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Ateca offers noticeably more boot space – 485 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Ateca carries slightly more – 522 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Convertible has only a minor advantage 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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Stephan B.
18 Feb 2026, 05:44:55

The Cupra Ateca is technically state-of-the-art. The interior tech is top-notch, the materials feel premium and are genuinely useful. But it’s still a car — a practical tool — and despite the excellent build quality and very solid engine performance, it remains affordable for the average buyer.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Price
37,300 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
180 - 255 g/km
co2
153 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Curb weight
1,418 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
485 L
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 425 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
CUPRA
What drivetrain options does the BMW 8 Series Convertible have?

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

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