2023 Porsche 911 Targa 4 vs 2021 BMW 8 Series Convertible 840i
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Porsche 911 vs BMW 8 Series Convertible, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PricePorsche 911: AED 542,400BMW 8 Series Convertible: AED 550,490Porsche 911 is AED 8,090 cheaper (1%).
- PowerPorsche 911: 385 hpBMW 8 Series Convertible: 340 hpPorsche 911 makes 45 hp more.
- TorquePorsche 911: 450 NmBMW 8 Series Convertible: 500 NmBMW 8 Series Convertible makes 50 Nm more.
- Fuel economyPorsche 911: 11.5 km/LBMW 8 Series Convertible: 13.9 km/LBMW 8 Series Convertible goes 2.4 km further per litre.
- LengthPorsche 911: 4519 mmBMW 8 Series Convertible: 4851 mmBMW 8 Series Convertible is 332 mm longer.
- SeatingPorsche 911: 2 + 2 SeaterBMW 8 Series Convertible: 4 SeaterPorsche 911 seats 2 + 2 Seater; BMW 8 Series Convertible seats 4 Seater.
- Boot spacePorsche 911: 132 LBMW 8 Series Convertible: 420 LBMW 8 Series Convertible carries 288 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Porsche 911 or BMW 8 Series Convertible?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Porsche 911 is AED 8,090 cheaper (1%). Porsche 911 makes 45 hp more. BMW 8 Series Convertible goes 2.4 km further per litre. Porsche 911 seats 2 + 2 Seater; BMW 8 Series Convertible seats 4 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Porsche
911 Targa 4
AED 542,400*
BMW
8 Series Convertible 840i
AED 550,490*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
6
3000
385
450
Petrol
6
3000
340
500
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
6
6
Displacement (cc)
3000
3000
Power (hp)
385
340
Peak Torque (Nm)
450
500
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
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Drive
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
8-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
68
11.5
68
13.9
Fuel Tank Size (L)
68
68
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
11.5
13.9
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
4.4
289
5
250
0 to 100 (s)
4.4
5
Top Speed (km/h)
289
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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Motor Type
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No. of Motors
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Battery Capacity (kWh)
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Charging Time
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Battery Warranty
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Range (km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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2
4519
1852
1297
2450
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132
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4851
1902
1346
2822
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420
Body Type
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No. Of Doors
2
-
Length (mm)
4519
4851
Width (mm)
1852
1902
Height (mm)
1297
1346
Wheelbase (mm)
2450
2822
Weight (kg)
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Front Tyres
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Rear Tyres
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Cargo Space (L)
132
420
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
2 + 2 Seater
4 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
2 + 2 Seater
4 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
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Disc
Ventilated Disc
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Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist