2023 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet vs 2025 BMW 8 Series Convertible M 850i xDrive
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 601,200BMW 8 Series Convertible: AED 620,000Porsche 911 is AED 18,800 cheaper (3%).
- PowerPorsche 911: 450 hpBMW 8 Series Convertible: 530 hpBMW 8 Series Convertible makes 80 hp more.
- TorquePorsche 911: 530 NmBMW 8 Series Convertible: 750 NmBMW 8 Series Convertible makes 220 Nm more.
- Fuel economyPorsche 911: 11 km/LBMW 8 Series Convertible: 9.3 km/LPorsche 911 goes 1.7 km further per litre.
- LengthPorsche 911: 4519 mmBMW 8 Series Convertible: 4851 mmBMW 8 Series Convertible is 332 mm longer.
- SeatingPorsche 911: 2 SeaterBMW 8 Series Convertible: 2 + 2 SeaterPorsche 911 seats 2 Seater; BMW 8 Series Convertible seats 2 + 2 Seater.
- Boot spacePorsche 911: 132 LBMW 8 Series Convertible: 350 LBMW 8 Series Convertible carries 218 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 18,800 cheaper (3%). BMW 8 Series Convertible makes 80 hp more. Porsche 911 goes 1.7 km further per litre. Porsche 911 seats 2 Seater; BMW 8 Series Convertible seats 2 + 2 Seater. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Porsche
911 Carrera S Cabriolet
AED 601,200*
BMW
8 Series Convertible M 850i xDrive
AED 620,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
6
3000
450
530
Petrol
8.0
4400
530
750
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
6
8.0
Displacement (cc)
3000
4400
Power (hp)
450
530
Peak Torque (Nm)
530
750
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
8-speed
8-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
67
11
68
9.3
Fuel Tank Size (L)
67
68
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
11
9.3
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
3.9
306
4.1
250
0 to 100 (s)
3.9
4.1
Top Speed (km/h)
306
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
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
1299
2450
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132
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2
4851
1902
1345
2822
2135
245/35 R20
275/30 R20
350
Body Type
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No. Of Doors
2
2
Length (mm)
4519
4851
Width (mm)
1852
1902
Height (mm)
1299
1345
Wheelbase (mm)
2450
2822
Weight (kg)
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2135
Front Tyres
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245/35 R20
Rear Tyres
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275/30 R20
Cargo Space (L)
132
350
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
2 Seater
2 + 2 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
2 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
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
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Disc
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