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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Ford Bronco comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 335 HP), boot space and price (99,400 £ vs 58,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or Ford Bronco?

BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Ford Bronco: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Ford Bronco

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly 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.

Ford Bronco is substantially cheaper – starting at 58,200 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,186 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Convertible uses 6.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Bronco with 11.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

Bronco

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 substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 335 HP. That’s roughly 290 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 Ford Bronco takes 6.7 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 563 Nm. That’s about 187 Nm more.

8 Series Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Bronco offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Convertible is somewhat lighter – 1,915 kg compared to 2,289 kg. The difference is around 374 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Bronco offers markedly more boot space – 562 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 212 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Convertible carries barely more – 425 kg compared to 411 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Convertible stands well ahead of its rival 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
BMW 8 Series Convertible
Ford Bronco

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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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Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is a go-anywhere SUV that wraps rugged off-road capability in retro looks and modern tech, promising weekend warriors a grin from first mud splash to last campfire. With removable roofs and doors, a surprisingly polished cabin for everyday life and a wide range of trims, it’s as happy tackling trails as it is turning heads on the school run — adventure with attitude.

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BMW 8 Series Convertible
Ford Bronco

Costs and Consumption

Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Price
58,200 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
180 - 255 g/km
co2
257 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Curb weight
2,289 - 2,418 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
504 - 562 L
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Width
1,928 - 1,937 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 425 kg
Payload
387 - 411 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
335 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
563 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
246 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,694 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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