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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (99,400 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or Kia Ceed?

BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Kia Ceed

  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • considerably lighter

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.

Kia Ceed is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,951 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed uses 6 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Convertible with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Ceed

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 substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 485 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 Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 497 Nm more.

8 Series Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Ceed offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is considerably lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,915 kg. The difference is around 617 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries slightly more – 490 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 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
BMW 8 Series Convertible
Kia Ceed

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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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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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BMW 8 Series Convertible
Kia Ceed

Costs and Consumption

Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
180 - 255 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 425 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
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