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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Mercedes EQE comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (99,400 £ vs 57,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or Mercedes EQE?

BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Mercedes EQE: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes EQE

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

8 Series Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes EQE is substantially cheaper – starting at 57,600 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,840 £.

EQE

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 625 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mercedes EQE takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes EQE tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQE delivers markedly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 200 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: Mercedes EQE offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Convertible is markedly lighter – 1,915 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 460 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQE offers a bit more boot space – 430 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQE carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQE 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 £57,600
EQE

Mercedes EQE

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 265 - 625 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 502 - 691 km
BMW 8 Series Convertible
Mercedes EQE

Costs and Consumption

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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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Mercedes EQE

The Mercedes EQE glides like a silk-wrapped saloon from the future, pairing whisper-quiet refinement with a high-tech cabin that feels both modern and indulgent. For buyers who want electric luxury without shouting about it, the EQE is composed, comfortably confident, and just smug enough to feel special.

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BMW 8 Series Convertible
Mercedes EQE

Costs and Consumption

Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Price
57,600 - 94,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
502 - 691 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
90.5 - 96 kWh
co2
180 - 255 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,540 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Length
4,946 - 4,964 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Width
1,961 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Height
1,492 - 1,510 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
340 - 425 kg
Payload
545 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
265 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 220 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
550 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
195 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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