2021 Porsche 911 Carrera vs 2021 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 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 Gran Coupe, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PricePorsche 911: AED 407,290BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: AED 410,990Porsche 911 is AED 3,700 cheaper (1%).
- PowerPorsche 911: 385 hpBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: 340 hpPorsche 911 makes 45 hp more.
- TorquePorsche 911: 450 NmBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: 500 NmBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe makes 50 Nm more.
- Fuel economyPorsche 911: 11 km/LBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: 13.9 km/LBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe goes 2.9 km further per litre.
- LengthPorsche 911: 4519 mmBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: 5082 mmBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is 563 mm longer.
- SeatingPorsche 911: 4 SeaterBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: 4 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spacePorsche 911: 132 LBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: 440 LBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe carries 308 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Porsche 911 or BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Porsche 911 is AED 3,700 cheaper (1%). Porsche 911 makes 45 hp more. BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe goes 2.9 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Porsche
911 Carrera
AED 407,290*
BMW
8 Series Gran Coupe 840i
AED 410,990*
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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
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
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Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
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Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
67
11
68
13.9
Fuel Tank Size (L)
67
68
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
11
13.9
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
4.2
291
5.2
250
0 to 100 (s)
4.2
5.2
Top Speed (km/h)
291
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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4519
1852
1298
2450
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132
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5082
1932
1407
3023
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440
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
-
-
Length (mm)
4519
5082
Width (mm)
1852
1932
Height (mm)
1298
1407
Wheelbase (mm)
2450
3023
Weight (kg)
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Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
132
440
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
4 Seater
4 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
4 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
Disc
Disc
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Disc
Disc
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Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
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