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Volvo S60 vs BMW 8 Series Convertible comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 99,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or BMW 8 Series Convertible?

Volvo S60 vs BMW 8 Series Convertible: Key differences

Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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BMW 8 Series Convertible

  • noticeably more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S60

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo S60 is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Convertible costs 99,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Convertible with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 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 noticeably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 8 Series Convertible is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Convertible delivers barely more torque with 750 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm more.

S60

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: Volvo S60 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S60 is slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,915 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers slightly more boot space – 427 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries slightly more – 475 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 is far ahead overall 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 £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 km
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Maynor
27 Apr 2026, 22:48:18

I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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BMW 8 Series Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Price
99,400 - 165,800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 11.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
94 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 161 g/km
co2
180 - 255 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Curb weight
1,915 - 2,125 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
4,851 - 4,867 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,907 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
1,345 - 1,353 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
340 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S60 have?

The Volvo S60 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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