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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Ford Mustang Coupe comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 453 HP), boot space and price (99,400 £ vs 51,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or Ford Mustang Coupe?

BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Ford Mustang Coupe: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Ford Mustang Coupe

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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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.

Ford Mustang Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 51,800 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Convertible uses 6.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

Mustang Coupe

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 markedly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 453 HP. That’s roughly 172 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 Mustang Coupe takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Convertible delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

8 Series Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Mustang Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,808 kg compared to 1,915 kg. The difference is around 107 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Convertible carries noticeably more – 425 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Convertible is clearly superior 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
BMW 8 Series Convertible
Ford Mustang Coupe

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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 Mustang Coupe

The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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BMW 8 Series Convertible
Ford Mustang Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 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
275 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 425 kg
Payload
327 - 334 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
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