The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S PDK (08 - 11) vs. BMW M8 Competition Convertible xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 113,400
€ 176,000
€ 113,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 176,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 17 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the BMW M8 Competition Cabrio.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
51.2
71.2
79.1
53.3
75.1
84.1
71.2 in
Width
75.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
51.2 in
Height
53.3 in
92.5
174.6
111.3
191.6
174.6 in
Length
191.6 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
111.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4597 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
1036 lb
22.54 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
997
Generation
G14
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
380 hp
616 hp
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
310 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
▶ REPLAY
9.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.46 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
9.37 lb/hp
7.46 lb/hp
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
23 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
15 mpg
city
No data
33 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
386 mi
Range
391 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
386 mi
391 mi
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
Environmental Impact
195.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
204.5 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
195.2 kWh
204.5 kWh
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW M8 Competition Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
672 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
3.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
