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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Fiat Ducato comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (99,400 £ vs 41,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or Fiat Ducato?

BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Fiat Ducato: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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Fiat Ducato

  • substantially cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Ducato is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,200 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,271 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Convertible uses 6.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 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 140 HP. That’s roughly 485 HP more horsepower.

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

8 Series Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW 8 Series Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Convertible is somewhat lighter – 1,915 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries significantly more – 2,020 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,595 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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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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The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
180 - 255 g/km
co2
198 - 217 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Length
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Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 425 kg
Payload
1,315 - 2,020 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
103 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the BMW 8 Series Convertible have?

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

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