BMW 8 Series Convertible alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the BMW 8 Series Convertible, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the BMW 8 Series Convertible and are good next research steps.

from £20,000

Audi A1

Price 20,000 - 28,800 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 95 - 207 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.5 - 11.5 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 175 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model A1
Model A1 allstreet 25 TFSI, A1 allstreet 30 TFSI, A1 allstreet 35 TFSI, A1 Sportback 25 TFSI, A1 Sportback 30 TFSI, A1 Sportback 35 TFSI, A1 Sportback 40 TFSI
CO2 Efficiency Class D, E
Trim Level S tronic, advanced, advanced S tronic, S line, S line S tronic
Power kW 70 - 152 kW
co2 118 - 146 g/km
Engine capacity 999 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,175 - 1,365 kg
Trunk capacity 335 L
Width 1,740 - 1,756 mm
Brand Audi
Payload 410 - 470 kg

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considerably cheaper
noticeably more efficient
substantially lighter

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from £52,600

BMW 4 Series Convertible

Price 52,600 - 97,800 £
Body Type Convertible
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 184 - 530 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 10.2 L/100km
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.7 - 8.2 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model 4er-Reihe
Model 420d Cabrio, 430d Cabrio, M440d Cabrio, 420i Cabrio, 430i Cabrio, M4 Competition Cabrio, M440i Cabrio
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, G
Trim Level M Sportpaket Steptronic, Steptronic, xDrive Steptronic Sport, M Sportpaket Pro Steptronic, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic Sport, xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic, M xDrive Steptronic
Power kW 135 - 390 kW
co2 136 - 231 g/km
Engine capacity 1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Curb weight 1,765 - 2,055 kg
Trunk capacity 385 L
Width 1,852 - 1,887 mm
Brand BMW
Payload 345 - 420 kg
Variant Cabrio, M Performance Cabrio, M4 Cabrio

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Quick data check: BMW 4 Series Convertible

substantially cheaper
clearly more efficient
very slightly lighter
very slightly more trunk space

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from £53,200

Mercedes CLE Convertible

Price 53,200 - 109,200 £
Body Type Convertible
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 193 - 472 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.4 - 9.5 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed 220 - 250 km/h
Torque 250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Doors 2
Model CLE
Model CLE 53 AMG Cabriolet, CLE 450 Cabriolet, CLE 180 Cabriolet, CLE 200 Cabriolet, CLE 300 Cabriolet, CLE 220 d Cabriolet
CO2 Efficiency Class G, E, F, D
Trim Level Premium 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, AMG Line Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Limited Edition Premium 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Limited Edition Premium Plus 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Avantgarde Advanced 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Edition Avantgarde 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Avantgarde Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition Avantgarde 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition AMG Line 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC
Power kW 142 - 347 kW
co2 128 - 218 g/km
Engine capacity 1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Curb weight 1,925 - 2,110 kg
Fuel tank capacity 66 L
Trunk capacity 375 - 385 L
Length 4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width 1,861 mm
Height 1,424 - 1,435 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 380 - 435 kg

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Quick data check: Mercedes CLE Convertible

clearly cheaper
clearly more efficient
marginally more trunk space

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from £29,100

Skoda Karoq

Price 29,100 - 41,700 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 115 - 190 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7 - 11.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model Karoq
Model Karoq 1.0 TSI, Karoq 1.5 TSI, Karoq 2.0 TDI, Karoq 2.0 TSI
CO2 Efficiency Class D, E, F
Trim Level Selection, Selection DSG, Sportline, Sportline DSG, Sportline 4x4 DSG, Selection 4x4 DSG, Balance, Balance DSG, Balance 4x4 DSG
Power kW 85 - 140 kW
co2 128 - 173 g/km
Engine capacity 999 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity 521 L
Width 1,841 mm
Brand Skoda
Payload 456 - 549 kg

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significantly cheaper
substantially more efficient
visibly lighter
visibly more trunk space

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from £64,300

Genesis G80

Price 64,300 - 67,800 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 370 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range 570 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.1 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 700 Nm
Model G80
Model G80 Electrified
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level AWD, Premium AWD
Power kW 272 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,410 kg
Trunk capacity 354 L
Width 1,925 mm
Brand Genesis
Payload 490 kg
Variant Electrified

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Quick data check: Genesis G80

substantially cheaper
marginally more trunk space

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from £125,800

Porsche 911 Coupe

Price 125,800 - 301,000 £
Body Type Coupe
Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 394 - 711 HP
Consumption L/100km 10.3 - 13.8 L/100km
Seats 2
Acceleration 0-100km/h 2.5 - 4.5 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,026
Torque 450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6
Model 911
Model 911 Carrera T Coupé, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera Coupé S, 911 Carrera Coupé 4S, 911 Turbo S Coupé
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level PDK, Touring-Paket, Touring-Paket PDK, 90 F.A. Porsche
Power kW 290 - 523 kW
co2 233 - 312 g/km
Engine capacity 2,981 - 3,996 cm3
Curb weight 1,536 - 1,815 kg
Trunk capacity 373 L
Width 1,852 - 1,900 mm
Brand Porsche
Payload 228 - 310 kg
Variant Carrera T Coupé, GT3, Carrera Coupé, Turbo Coupé, GT3 90 F.A. Porsche

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Quick data check: Porsche 911 Coupe

moderately more power
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
noticeably lighter
only slightly more trunk space

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Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the BMW 8 Series Convertible head-to-head against similar models.

Audi A1

BMW 8 Series Convertible

BMW 4 Series Convertible

BMW 8 Series Convertible

Mercedes CLE Convertible

BMW 8 Series Convertible

Skoda Karoq

BMW 8 Series Convertible

Genesis G80

BMW 8 Series Convertible

Porsche 911 Coupe

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