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Porsche Taycan vs BMW 8 Series

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Porsche Taycan or BMW 8 Series? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Taycan and 8 Series. Porsche Taycan Price starts at Rs.1.61 Cr (ex-showroom) for STD and BMW 8 Series Price starts at Rs.1.52 Cr (ex-showroom) for 840i Gran Coupe. Porsche Taycan can generate 321.84bhp power whereas BMW 8 Series is a 6 cylinder, 2998 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of range, Taycan provides a range of 395 km/charge (base model), and 8 Series has a mileage of 11.3 kmpl (base model).

Taycan vs 8 Series

Key HighlightsPorsche TaycanBMW 8 Series
PriceRs.1.61 CrRs.1.52 Cr
Engine Capacity3996 cc2998 cc
Power321.84bhpN/A
Mileage/Range395 km/charge11.3 kmpl
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Specifications Overview

Taycan specifications8 Series specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
1.91 Cr
1.80 Cr
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
User Rating
3.8
3.4
Boot Space (Litres)
446 Litres
440 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
3996 cc
2998 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
321.84bhp
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Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Taycan Brakes, Suspension & Tyres8 Series Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Adaptive air suspension
Adaptive Suspension with variable shock absorber
Rear Suspension
Adaptive air suspension
Adaptive Suspension with variable shock absorber
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Front Tyre Size
225 / 55 R19
245/45 R18
Rear Tyre Size
275 / 45 R19
275/40 R18
Turning Radius
11.7 meters
-
Tyre Size Spare
225/55 R19
-
Wheels Size
R19
R18

Exterior

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

Instrumentation

Taycan Instrumentation8 Series Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Analogue
-
Tachometer
Analogue
checkYes
Speedometer
Digital
-
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

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

Taycan Engine & Transmission8 Series Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
3996 cc
2998 cc
Engine Type
Electric Engine
Twin Power Turbo Engine
No. of Cylinders
Electric Type
6
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
No
SOHC
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
2-speed transmission
8 Speed
Power
321.84bhp
-
Torque
345 Nm
500 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Battery Capacity
93.4 kwh
0.84 kwh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Maintenance Free
Fast Charging
No
-
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
ARAI Certified Economy
-
5.59 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

Taycan 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
6
SPORT& COMFORT& ECO& PRO and ADAPTIVE 
Keyless Entry
checkYes
checkYes
Electronically Adjustable Seats
checkYes
-
Glove Box Cooling
No
checkYes
12v Power Outlet
checkYes
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

Taycan Safety8 Series Safety
Airbags
8
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)
No
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
-
Central Locking
checkYes
checkYes
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
checkYes
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Dimensions & Capacity

Taycan Dimensions & Capacity8 Series Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4963 mm
5082 mm
Width
2144 mm
1932 mm
Height
1395 mm
1407 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
3023 mm
Ground Clearance
127 mm
128 mm
No. of Seats
5
4
No. of Doors
4
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
68 Litres
Boot Space
446 Litres
440 Litres
Kerb Weight
2220 kg
1875 kg
Body Type
Sedan
Coupe

Pros & Cons

Taycan Pros & Cons8 Series Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Extremely low centre of gravity leads to great handling
  • Quite practical to use in most conditions
  • Very attractive design inside out
Cons
  • Expensive to buy
  • Limited practicality owing to poor EV charging infrastructure
  • Not very quick due to high weight of more than 2 tons
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Detailed Comparison of Porsche Taycan and BMW 8 Series

Safety

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

Taycan has doors and seats. It is an with 446 Litres boot space, fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 127 mm. It is 2144 mm wide, 1395 mm high and 4963 mm long. It has 2220 kg kerb weight and 2900 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 Taycan comes with All Wheel Drive (AWD) and 2-speed transmission Automatic transmission. And 8 Series comes with All Wheel Drive (AWD) and 8 Speed Automatic transmission.

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Taycan Similar Car Comparisons

Porsche Taycan and BMW 8 Series Owner Reviews

  • Taycan Review
  • 8 Series Review
    • 1 Year ago
      Review for Porsche Taycan
      3.5
      Amazing colour, powerful engine with good features but limited boot space
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    • AS
      Anjana Singh
      1 Year ago
      Review for Porsche Taycan
      3.5
      Porsche Taycan look stunning, superbly comfortable
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    • A
      Abhinash
      2 Year ago
      Review for Porsche Taycan
      4.2
      I feel the boot space is very limited, overall its a good car.
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    • H
      Harshveer
      2 Year ago
      Review for Porsche Taycan
      3.8
      Taycan is just that lively, powerful, free-spirited car and its one of the best EV car.
      Like
    • GS
      Gangadhar Sm
      2 Year ago
      Review for Porsche Taycan
      4.0
      one thing that I noticed aftr driving the car that it has Limited boot space.
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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 Taycan and BMW 8 Series FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Porsche Taycan?
    The on-road price of Porsche Taycan is Rs. 1.91 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.