2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T vs 2025 BMW 8 Series Coupe 840i 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 Coupe, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PricePorsche 911: AED 499,900BMW 8 Series Coupe: AED 500,000Porsche 911 is AED 100 cheaper.
- PowerPorsche 911: 385 hpBMW 8 Series Coupe: 340 hpPorsche 911 makes 45 hp more.
- TorquePorsche 911: 450 NmBMW 8 Series Coupe: 500 NmBMW 8 Series Coupe makes 50 Nm more.
- Fuel economyPorsche 911: 11 km/LBMW 8 Series Coupe: 11.9 km/LBMW 8 Series Coupe goes 0.9 km further per litre.
- LengthPorsche 911: 4530 mmBMW 8 Series Coupe: 4851 mmBMW 8 Series Coupe is 321 mm longer.
- SeatingPorsche 911: 2 + 2 SeaterBMW 8 Series Coupe: 2 + 2 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spacePorsche 911: 132 LBMW 8 Series Coupe: 420 LBMW 8 Series Coupe carries 288 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Porsche 911 or BMW 8 Series Coupe?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Porsche 911 is AED 100 cheaper. Porsche 911 makes 45 hp more. BMW 8 Series Coupe goes 0.9 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 T
AED 499,900*
BMW
8 Series Coupe 840i xDrive
AED 500,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
6
3000
385
450
Petrol
6.0
3000
340
500
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
6
6.0
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
8-speed
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear 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
11.9
Fuel Tank Size (L)
67
68
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
11
11.9
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
4.5
291
4.7
250
0 to 100 (s)
4.5
4.7
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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2
4530
1852
1293
2450
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132
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2
4851
1902
1346
2822
1870
245/40 R19
275/35 R19
420
Body Type
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No. Of Doors
2
2
Length (mm)
4530
4851
Width (mm)
1852
1902
Height (mm)
1293
1346
Wheelbase (mm)
2450
2822
Weight (kg)
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1870
Front Tyres
-
245/40 R19
Rear Tyres
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275/35 R19
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
2 + 2 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
2 + 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
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