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BMW 8 Series Convertible vs SsangYong Musso comparison

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?

BMW 8 Series Convertible vs SsangYong Musso: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter

SsangYong Musso

  • significantly cheaper

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

8 Series Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

8 Series Convertible

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.

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.

8 Series Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
SsangYong Musso

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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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SsangYong Musso

The 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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BMW 8 Series Convertible
SsangYong Musso

Costs and Consumption

Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
180 - 255 g/km
co2
221 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
340 - 425 kg
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
SsangYong
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