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Porsche 911 vs BMW 8 Series

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Porsche 911 or BMW 8 Series? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 911 and 8 Series. Porsche 911 Price starts at Rs.1.86 Cr (ex-showroom) for Carrera and BMW 8 Series Price starts at Rs.1.52 Cr (ex-showroom) for 840i Gran Coupe. Porsche 911 is 6 cylinder, 2981 cc Engine can generate 379.50 bhp @ 6500 rpm power whereas BMW 8 Series is a 6 cylinder, 2998 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, 911 provides a mileage of 11 kmpl (base model), and 8 Series has a mileage of 11.3 kmpl (base model).

911 vs 8 Series

Key HighlightsPorsche 911BMW 8 Series
PriceRs.1.86 CrRs.1.52 Cr
Engine Capacity2981 cc2998 cc
Power379.50 bhp @ 6500 rpmN/A
Mileage/Range11 kmpl11.3 kmpl
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Specifications Overview

911 specifications8 Series specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
2.21 Cr
1.80 Cr
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
3.4
Boot Space (Litres)
132 Litres
440 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
2981 cc
2998 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
379.50 bhp @ 6500 rpm
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Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

911 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres8 Series Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson spring-strut
Adaptive Suspension with variable shock absorber
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Adaptive Suspension with variable shock absorber
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Front Tyre Size
235/40 ZR19
245/45 R18
Rear Tyre Size
295/35 ZR20
275/40 R18
Turning Radius
5.6 meters
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Tyre Size Spare
235/40 ZR 19
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Wheels Size
R19
R18

Exterior

911 Exterior8 Series Exterior
Sunroof
checkYes
checkYes
Power Windows
checkYes
checkYes
Rain Sensing Wipers
checkYes
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

911 Instrumentation8 Series Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Digital
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Tachometer
checkYes
checkYes
Speedometer
Information not available
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Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

911 Infotainment & Communication8 Series Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
No
Android Auto
checkYes
checkYes
Voice Command
checkYes
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
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Basic Warranty
4 Years or 80467 KMS
3 Years / Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
10 Years or 160937 KMS
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Engine & Transmission

911 Engine & Transmission8 Series Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
2981 cc
2998 cc
Engine Type
2996 cc& 6 Cylinders Inline& 4 Valves/Cylinder& DOHC
Twin Power Turbo Engine
No. of Cylinders
6
6
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
No
SOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
8 Speed
8 Speed
Power
379.50 bhp @ 6500 rpm
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Torque
465 Nm @ 6300
500 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Battery Capacity
1.2 kwh
0.84 kwh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Maintenance Free
Fast Charging
No
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Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
ARAI Certified Economy
11 kmpl
5.59 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

911 Comfort & Convenience8 Series Comfort & Convenience
Cruise Control
checkYes
checkYes
Start / Stop Button
checkYes
checkYes
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Drive Modes
2
SPORT& COMFORT& ECO& PRO and ADAPTIVE 
Keyless Entry
checkYes
checkYes
Electronically Adjustable Seats
checkYes
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Glove Box Cooling
No
checkYes
12v Power Outlet
no
checkYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Headrests
checkYes
checkYes
Distance to Empty display
checkYes
No
Navigation System
checkYes
checkYes
Instrument Console
checkYes
checkYes

Safety

911 Safety8 Series Safety
Airbags
4
8
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Hill Assist
checkYes
checkYes
Reverse Camera
checkYes
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Central Locking
checkYes
checkYes
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
No
checkYes
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
No
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Dimensions & Capacity

911 Dimensions & Capacity8 Series Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4519 mm
5082 mm
Width
1852 mm
1932 mm
Height
1298 mm
1407 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
3023 mm
Ground Clearance
109 mm
128 mm
No. of Seats
4
4
No. of Doors
2
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 Litres
68 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 Litres
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Boot Space
132 Litres
440 Litres
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1875 kg
Body Type
Convertible
Coupe

Pros & Cons

911 Pros & Cons8 Series Pros & Cons
Pros
  • 8-Speed automatic transmission
  • Classy sporty Look
  • Good Fuel Economy
  • Sharp Handling
Cons
  • Bit Expensive
  • Rear Seats suitable for kids only
  • Small car
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Detailed Comparison of Porsche 911 and BMW 8 Series

Safety

911 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking. 8 Series has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Central Locking, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

911 has doors and seats. It is an with 132 Litres boot space, 64 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 109 mm. It is 1852 mm wide, 1298 mm high and 4519 mm long. It has 1580 kg kerb weight and 2450 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, 8 Series is an with doors and seats ,68 Litres fuel tank capacity, 440 Litres boot space, 128 mm ground clearance.It has 1407 mm height, 5082 mm length, 1932 mm width, and 1875 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Porsche 911 comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 8 Speed Automatic transmission. And 8 Series comes with All Wheel Drive (AWD) and 8 Speed Automatic transmission.

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911 Similar Car Comparisons

Porsche 911 and BMW 8 Series Owner Reviews

  • 911 Review
  • 8 Series Review
    • H
      Hari
      1 Month ago
      Review for Porsche 911
      5.0
      Excellent. Just top notch. Top tier car. I love Porsche. 911 is the best. Panamera is also good. But 911 feels like heaven. pure work of art in my opinion.
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    • AG
      Akshay Gupta
      1 Year ago
      Review for Porsche 911
      4.0
      The engine performanance is good, attractive interior and good safety features
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    • MD
      M D Sakil
      2 Year ago
      Review for Porsche 911
      4.2
      Porsche has again proven that thay make the best handling cars in the world 911 is a monster car
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    • Sp
      Sonali pardeshi
      2 Year ago
      Review for Porsche 911
      4.4
      This car is truly for sports car lover. The engine of this car is extraordinary & the design is awesome. interiors are very classy. Looks amazing.
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    • V
      VICTOR
      2 Year ago
      Review for Porsche 911
      3.8
      Porsche 911 is a terrific luxury sports car. It has a luxurious interior& comfortable seats & touch screen infotainment system.
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    • KA
      Kamal Arora
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 8 Series
      3.5
      The BMW 8 Series is a superbly fast and comfortable four-seat sports car
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    • R
      Ranjeet
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW 8 Series
      3.6
      This car is an iconic moniker, and the latest generation is a modern reincarnation of the original E31 8 Series
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    • V
      Vasanthreddy
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW 8 Series
      4.0
      After checking the competitors they offer better value in the same segment.
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    • LJ
      Lalit Jain
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW 8 Series
      4.0
      The ground clearance is very low also the pricing needs to reduce down as compare to competitor with the same segment.
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    Porsche 911 and BMW 8 Series FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Porsche 911?
    The on-road price of Porsche 911 is Rs. 2.21 Cr in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of BMW 8 Series?
    The on-road price of BMW 8 Series is Rs. 1.80 Cr in New Delhi.