2021 BMW 8 Series Convertible 840i vs 2024 Porsche 911 Targa 4
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BMW 8 Series Convertible vs Porsche 911, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBMW 8 Series Convertible: AED 550,490Porsche 911: AED 542,400Porsche 911 is AED 8,090 cheaper (1%).
- PowerBMW 8 Series Convertible: 340 hpPorsche 911: 385 hpPorsche 911 makes 45 hp more.
- TorqueBMW 8 Series Convertible: 500 NmPorsche 911: 450 NmBMW 8 Series Convertible makes 50 Nm more.
- Fuel economyBMW 8 Series Convertible: 13.9 km/LPorsche 911: 11.5 km/LBMW 8 Series Convertible goes 2.4 km further per litre.
- LengthBMW 8 Series Convertible: 4851 mmPorsche 911: 4519 mmBMW 8 Series Convertible is 332 mm longer.
- SeatingBMW 8 Series Convertible: 4 SeaterPorsche 911: 2 + 2 SeaterBMW 8 Series Convertible seats 4 Seater; Porsche 911 seats 2 + 2 Seater.
- Boot spaceBMW 8 Series Convertible: 420 LPorsche 911: 132 LBMW 8 Series Convertible carries 288 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: BMW 8 Series Convertible or Porsche 911?
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. BMW 8 Series Convertible seats 4 Seater; Porsche 911 seats 2 + 2 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
BMW
8 Series Convertible 840i
AED 550,490*
Porsche
911 Targa 4
AED 542,400*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
6
3000
340
500
Petrol
6
3000
385
450
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
6
6
Displacement (cc)
3000
3000
Power (hp)
340
385
Peak Torque (Nm)
500
450
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
68
13.9
68
11.5
Fuel Tank Size (L)
68
68
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
13.9
11.5
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
5
250
4.4
289
0 to 100 (s)
5
4.4
Top Speed (km/h)
250
289
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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4851
1902
1346
2822
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420
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2
4519
1852
1297
2450
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132
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
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2
Length (mm)
4851
4519
Width (mm)
1902
1852
Height (mm)
1346
1297
Wheelbase (mm)
2822
2450
Weight (kg)
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Front Tyres
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Rear Tyres
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-
Cargo Space (L)
420
132
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
4 Seater
2 + 2 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
4 Seater
2 + 2 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
Disc
Ventilated Disc
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Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
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Front Brake
Disc
Ventilated 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