2025 Porsche Taycan Base vs 2023 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 Taycan vs BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PricePorsche Taycan: AED 416,300BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: AED 419,200Porsche Taycan is AED 2,900 cheaper (1%).
- PowerPorsche Taycan: 408 hpBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: 340 hpPorsche Taycan makes 68 hp more.
- TorquePorsche Taycan: 345 NmBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: 500 NmBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe makes 155 Nm more.
- LengthPorsche Taycan: 4963 mmBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: 5082 mmBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is 119 mm longer.
- SeatingPorsche Taycan: 4 SeaterBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: 4 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spacePorsche Taycan: 429 LBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe: 440 LBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe carries 11 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Porsche Taycan or BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Porsche Taycan is AED 2,900 cheaper (1%). Porsche Taycan makes 68 hp more. 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
Taycan Base
AED 416,300*
BMW
8 Series Gran Coupe 840i
AED 419,200*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
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408
345
Electric
6
3000
340
500
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
6
Displacement (cc)
-
3000
Power (hp)
408
340
Peak Torque (Nm)
345
500
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
2-speed
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
2-speed
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
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-
68
12.3
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
68
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
12.3
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
5.4
230
5.2
250
0 to 100 (s)
5.4
5.2
Top Speed (km/h)
230
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
Twin Motor
79.2 kWh
22.5 min*
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431
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-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
Twin Motor
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
79.2 kWh
-
Charging Time
22.5 min*
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
431
-
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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4
4963
1966
1395
2900
-
-
-
429
-
4
5082
1932
1407
3023
1890
245/40 R19
275/35 R19
440
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4963
5082
Width (mm)
1966
1932
Height (mm)
1395
1407
Wheelbase (mm)
2900
3023
Weight (kg)
-
1890
Front Tyres
-
245/40 R19
Rear Tyres
-
275/35 R19
Cargo Space (L)
429
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
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
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Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Ventilated 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