Compare performance (625 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (99,400 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Convertible or Subaru Outback?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Subaru Outback is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 59,408 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 8 Series Convertible uses 6.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 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 169 HP. That’s roughly 456 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Convertible delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 498 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Subaru Outback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is slightly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,915 kg. The difference is around 272 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers clearly more boot space – 561 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 211 L.
When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries markedly more – 557 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.
The BMW 8 Series Convertible is decisively ahead 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 Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.
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Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
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Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 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
193 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
Estate
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
2
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
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Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
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Trunk capacity
350 L
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Trunk capacity
561 L
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Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
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Width
1,875 mm
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Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
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Height
-
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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
524 - 557 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol
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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
CVT
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
333 - 625 HP
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Power HP
169 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Torque
252 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
124 kW
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024
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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
Subaru
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