Compare performance (625 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (99,400 £ vs 28,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or SsangYong Musso?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
SsangYong Musso is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,723 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Convertible uses 6.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the SsangYong Musso with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.
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.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 423 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the SsangYong Musso tops out at 187 km/h. The difference is around 63 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Convertible delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: SsangYong Musso offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Convertible is only slightly lighter – 1,915 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.
When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries considerably more – 1,010 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 585 kg.
The BMW 8 Series Convertible holds a narrow overall lead 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.
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 Musso is a no-nonsense pickup that blends rugged capability with surprisingly comfy cabin manners, perfect for buyers who want practicality over prestige. It may not turn heads at the coffee stop, but its sensible layout, useful load space and low running costs make it a very pragmatic choice for workdays and weekends.
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Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
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Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
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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
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
180 - 255 g/km
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co2
221 - 245 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
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Fuel tank capacity
75 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Convertible
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Body Type
Pickup
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
2
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
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Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
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Trunk capacity
350 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
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Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
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Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
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Width
1,950 mm
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Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
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Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
340 - 425 kg
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Payload
785 - 1,010 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
333 - 625 HP
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Power HP
202 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Torque
400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
245 - 460 kW
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Power kW
149 kW
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
SsangYong
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