BMW M8 vs Porsche 911 (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$18,255
- M8: 229 hp more, 0.6 s quicker to 60.
- Porsche 911: $18,255 cheaper, 4 mpg better.
- M8 wins 3 of 7 measures.
| Measure | M8 | Porsche 911 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $140,350 | $122,095 | Porsche 911 |
| Horsepower | 617 hp | 388 hp | M8 |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft | M8 |
| MPG combined | 17 mpg | 21 mpg | Porsche 911 |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 4.8 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.8 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 29.5 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 191.3 in | 178.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.9 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,295 lb | 3,342 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in to 5.0 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 3.3 s estimate | 3.9 s tested | M8 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| M8 Competition Coupe AWD $138,800 | Porsche 911 Carrera T Coupe RWD $134,000 | $4,800 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera RWD $120,100 | M8 Competition Coupe AWD $138,800 | $18,700 |
Cost to run
Porsche 911 costs $20,837 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | M8 | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $140,350 | $122,095 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,259 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $13,553 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $153,903 | $133,066 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: M8 wins.
Porsche 911 wins if Power weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Porsche 911 | 13% |
| MPG | Porsche 911 | 19% |
| Power | M8 | 37% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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