Compare performance (625 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (99400 £ vs 69200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or Porsche Macan?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Porsche Macan has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 69200 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30257 £.
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 Porsche Macan has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 639 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.30 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs slight better – reaching 260 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Convertible tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Macan pulls noticeable stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Porsche Macan offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, BMW 8 Series Convertible is a bit lighter – 1915 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Porsche Macan offers clearly perceptible more room – 540 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.
When it comes to payload, Porsche Macan distinct takes the win – 545 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.
The Porsche Macan proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Macan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.
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Price
99400 - 165800 £
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Price
69200 - 99000 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
585 - 644 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
95 kWh
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co2
180 - 255 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Convertible
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
2
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1915 - 2125 kg
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Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
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Trunk capacity
350 L
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Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
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Length
4851 - 4867 mm
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Length
4784 - 4805 mm
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Width
1902 - 1907 mm
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Width
1938 - 1952 mm
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Height
1345 - 1353 mm
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Height
1613 - 1623 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
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Payload
340 - 425 kg
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Payload
470 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
333 - 625 HP
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Power HP
360 - 639 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
245 - 460 kW
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Power kW
265 - 470 kW
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Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Porsche
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Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.