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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (99,400 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or Land Rover Discovery?

BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially 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.

Land Rover Discovery is considerably cheaper – starting at 67,400 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Convertible uses 6.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Discovery

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 significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 275 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 Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Convertible delivers barely more torque with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

8 Series Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Convertible is markedly lighter – 1,915 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 476 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers substantially more boot space – 986 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 636 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries significantly more – 803 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 378 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
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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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
180 - 255 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Length
-
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 425 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel 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
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Land Rover
What drivetrain options does the BMW 8 Series Convertible have?

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

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