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2025 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 vs 2026 BMW 8 Series 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 Coupe, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.

  • PricePorsche 911: AED 491,700BMW 8 Series Coupe: AED 485,000BMW 8 Series Coupe is AED 6,700 cheaper (1%).
  • 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: 12.8 km/LBMW 8 Series Coupe goes 1.8 km further per litre.
  • LengthPorsche 911: 4519 mmBMW 8 Series Coupe: 4851 mmBMW 8 Series Coupe is 332 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: BMW 8 Series Coupe is AED 6,700 cheaper (1%). Porsche 911 makes 45 hp more. BMW 8 Series Coupe goes 1.8 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.

Carrera 4
Porsche
911 Carrera 4

AED 491,700*

840i
BMW
8 Series Coupe 840i

AED 485,000*

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Engine

No. Of Cylinders

6
6

Displacement (cc)

3000
3000

Power (hp)

385
340

Peak Torque (Nm)

450
500

Fuel Type

Petrol
Petrol

Transmission

Drive

All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive

Transmission Type

Automatic
Automatic

Gearbox

-
-

Gears

8
8

No. of Gears

8-speed
8-speed

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Tank Size (L)

67
68

Fuel Consumption (kmpl)

11
12.8

Performance

0 to 100 (s)

4.2
5

Top Speed (km/h)

291
250

0-200 km/h (s)

-
-

Electric/Alternative Fuel

Motor Type

-
-

No. of Motors

-
-

Battery Capacity (kWh)

-
-

Charging Time

-
-

Battery Warranty

-
-

Range (km)

-
-

Electric Range (km)

-
-

Consumption (kWh/100km)

-
-

Dimension

Body Type

-
-

No. Of Doors

2
2

Length (mm)

4519
4851

Width (mm)

1852
1902

Height (mm)

1298
1346

Wheelbase (mm)

2450
2822

Weight (kg)

-
1810

Wheels

-
-

Headlights

-
-

Suspension

-
-

Cargo Space (L)

132
420

Cargo, Seats Down (L)

-
-

Ground Clearance (mm)

-
-

Wading Depth (mm)

-
-

Towing Capacity (kg)

-
-

Payload (kg)

-
-

Low-Range Transfer

-
-

Differential Lock

-
-

Interior

Upholstery

-
-

Audio System

-
-

Screen Size

-
-

Sunroof

-
-

Leather Interior

Yes
Yes

Fabric Interior

No
No

Heated Seats

-
-

Massage Seats

-
-

Wireless Charging

-
-

Head-Up Display

-
-

Ambient Lighting

-
-

Power Tailgate

-
-

Rear Seat Entertainment

No
No

Seat Cooling

Yes
Yes

Climate Control

Yes
Yes

Seating Capacity

2 + 2 Seater
2 + 2 Seater

Apple CarPlay

Yes
Yes

Android Auto

Yes
Yes

Safety

Front Brake

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Rear Brake

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Airbags

-
-

Safety Rating

-
-

Rating Scheme & Year

-
-

Airbag Types

-
-

Front Airbags

Yes
Yes

Side Airbags

Yes
Yes

Rear Airbags

No
No

Front Park Assist

Yes
Yes

Rear Park Assist

Yes
Yes

Rear Parking Camera

Yes
Yes

360 Parking Camera

Yes
Yes

Cruise Control

Yes
Yes

Adaptive Cruise Control

Yes
Yes

ABS

Yes
Yes

Front Airbags

Yes
Yes

Lane Change Assist

Yes
Yes

Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.