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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Jaguar E-Pace comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (99,400 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or Jaguar E-Pace?

BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Jaguar E-Pace: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Jaguar E-Pace

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly 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:

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.

Jaguar E-Pace is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,028 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar E-Pace uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Convertible with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

E-Pace

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 clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 356 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Jaguar E-Pace takes 7.3 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Jaguar E-Pace tops out at 211 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Convertible delivers clearly 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?

Seats: Jaguar E-Pace offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Jaguar E-Pace is only slightly lighter – 1,783 kg compared to 1,915 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar E-Pace offers clearly more boot space – 494 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar E-Pace carries noticeably more – 554 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar E-Pace 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 £32,400
E-Pace

Jaguar E-Pace

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 160 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 69 km
BMW 8 Series Convertible
Jaguar E-Pace

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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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Jaguar E-Pace

The Jaguar E-Pace brings compact SUV practicality together with taut, sporty design and unmistakable British charm, helping it stand out in a crowded class. Inside, the cabin feels premium and the driving manners are engaging enough to keep a grin on your face, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want Jaguar style without the bulk.

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BMW 8 Series Convertible
Jaguar E-Pace

Costs and Consumption

Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Price
32,400 - 56,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
69 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
co2
180 - 255 g/km
co2
33 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Curb weight
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
494 L
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Height
1,648 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Payload
340 - 425 kg
Payload
497 - 554 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
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, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Jaguar
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