BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe vs Porsche 911 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Eye-catching design and road presence Excellent to drive Read More	Unadulterated performance Impeccable ride and handling Read More
Things we don't like	Limited headroom at the rear Thirsty petrol engine Read More	Very limited changes to styling over the predecessor  Read More

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	440 L	125 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	68 L	64 L
Front Headroom	1031 mm	--
Rear Headroom	943 mm	--
Front Tread	1627 mm	--
Rear Tread	1671 mm	--
Kerb Weight	1875 kg	1505 kg
Gross Weight	2435 kg	1960 kg
Length	5082 mm	4519 mm
Width	2137 mm	1852 mm
Height	1407 mm	1298 mm
Wheel Base	3023 mm	2450 mm
No Of Doors	4	2
Seating Capacity	4 Seats	4 Seats

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Engine Details

Engine	3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve	3.0L Petrol Engine 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC
No Of Cylinders	6	6
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	2998 cc	2981 cc
Power	335 hp	380 hp
Torque	500 Nm	450 Nm
Acceleration	5.2 s	4.2 s
Top Speed	250 kmph	293 kmph

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Adjustable	Adjustable
Steering Type	Power	Electric Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs	Discs
Front Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8-Speed	8-Speed
Drive Type	RWD	RWD

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	20 Inch	19 Inch
Tyre Size	245/35 R20	235/40 ZR19
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Wheel Size	R20	ZR19

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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Camera	Yes	--
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	No
Vanity Mirror	--	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
CD Player	--	Yes

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	--
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	--
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	--	No

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	Xenon Xenon
Roof Carrier	No	No
Roof Rail	No	No
Rear Spoiler	No	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	--
Removable Convertible Top	No	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	--	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	--	Yes
Fog Lights Front	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Driving Experience Control Eco

Yes

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