BMW 8 series 2022 vs Porsche 911 2025
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 8 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Porsche 911) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 480 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 3.3 seconds | |
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Porsche 911 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 8 series engine produces 140 HP less power than Porsche 911, but torque is 170 NM more than Porsche 911. Due to the lower power, BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 11.0 | |
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The BMW 8 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 8 series consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Porsche 911, which means that by driving the BMW 8 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 121 mm (4.8 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.29 m | |
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BMW 8 series is larger. BMW 8 series is 30 cm longer than the Porsche 911, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 8 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 373 litres | |
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BMW 8 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 8 series has 47 litres more trunk space than the Porsche 911. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Porsche 911, which means BMW 8 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`410 kg | 1`910 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`915 kg | 1`585 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 495 kg | 325 kg | |
| BMW 8 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem more than Porsche 911. Therefore, BMW 8 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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