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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Jeep Wrangler comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (99,400 £ vs 60,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or Jeep Wrangler?

BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Jeep Wrangler: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Jeep Wrangler

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably 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:

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

Jeep Wrangler is clearly cheaper – starting at 60,800 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Convertible uses 6.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Jeep Wrangler with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Wrangler

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 353 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Jeep Wrangler takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

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

8 Series Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Jeep Wrangler offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Convertible is marginally lighter – 1,915 kg compared to 1,938 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Wrangler offers noticeably more boot space – 533 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 183 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Wrangler carries clearly more – 556 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 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
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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 Jeep Wrangler wears its go-anywhere attitude on its boxy shoulders, with exposed hinges, a removable top and a look that practically dares the tarmac to get in its way. Inside it’s simple and tough-minded, ready to swallow muddy boots and weekend gear, so if you crave honest off-road thrills rather than refined suburbia polish, the Wrangler is your unapologetic partner in adventure.

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Jeep Wrangler

Costs and Consumption
Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Price
60,800 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
180 - 255 g/km
co2
250 - 269 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
1,938 - 2,028 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
533 L
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 425 kg
Payload
546 - 556 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
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
200 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

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

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

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