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Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs BMW 8 Series Convertible comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (62,000 £ vs 99,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Range Rover Velar or BMW 8 Series Convertible?

Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs BMW 8 Series Convertible: Key differences

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient

BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

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

Range Rover Velar

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Land Rover Range Rover Velar is clearly cheaper – starting at 62,000 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar uses 4.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Convertible with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

8 Series Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 8 Series Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 221 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar takes 5.4 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Convertible delivers moderately more torque with 750 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Range Rover Velar

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: Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Convertible is only slightly lighter – 1,915 kg compared to 2,003 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar carries noticeably more – 587 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 162 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar shows a few small advantages 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 £62,000
Range Rover Velar

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 404 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 10 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 58 km
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
BMW 8 Series Convertible

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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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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Land Rover Range Rover Velar
BMW 8 Series Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
103 - 228 g/km
co2
180 - 255 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
-
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Height
-
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
460 - 587 kg
Payload
340 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 404 HP
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
BMW
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