BMW M8 vs Rolls-Royce Dawn (2021)
Price gap, MSRP
$226,500
- M8: $226,500 cheaper, 3 mpg better.
- Dawn: longer warranty.
- M8 wins 7 of 9 measures.
| Measure | M8 | Dawn | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130,000 | $356,500 | M8 |
| Horsepower | 600 hp | 563 hp | M8 |
| Torque | N/A | 605 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | M8 |
| Cargo, max | 12.4 cu ft | 10.4 cu ft | M8 |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 9.2 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 36.6 in | 36.9 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 41.5 in | M8 |
| Length | 200.9 in | 208.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 76.7 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,356 lb | 5,644 lb to 5,809 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | M8 |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 3.4 s estimate | 4.7 s tested | M8 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / unlimited mi | Dawn |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| M8 Gran Coupe AWD $130,000 | Dawn RWD $356,500 | $226,500 |
| Dawn RWD $356,500 | M8 Gran Coupe AWD $130,000 | $226,500 |
Cost to run
M8 costs $229,404 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | M8 | Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130,000 | $356,500 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,259 | $2,743 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $13,553 | $16,457 |
| Total, 6 years | $143,553 | $372,957 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: M8 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | M8 | 64% |
| MPG | M8 | 18% |
| Power | M8 | 6% |
| Space | M8 | 16% |
| 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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