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Compare 2–4 cars side by side. Every figure is sourced; the best value in each comparable row is marked.
| Specification | BMW2025 BMW M8 Competition Coupe | Porsche2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 189 mphManufacturer claim · BMW | 191 mphBestManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Power-to-weight ratioHigher is betterCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ. | 316.7 hp/tBestCalculated | 296.0 hp/tCalculated |
| Lateral accelerationSkidpad radius and surface affect results. | — | 1.08 gIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 3.00 sBestManufacturer claim · BMW | 3.30 sManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| 0–100 km/hLower is better | 3.20 sTieManufacturer claim · BMW | 3.30 sTieManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| 0–100 mph | 6.30 sIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| 0–200 km/hLower is better | 10.6 sBestManufacturer claim · BMW | 12.0 sManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Quarter-mile elapsed time | — | 11.60 sManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distance | 146.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| 100–0 mph braking distance | 288.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 617 hpBestManufacturer claim · BMW | 473 hpManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 553 lb-ftBestManufacturer claim · BMW | 390 lb-ftManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Engine displacement | 4395.0 ccManufacturer claim · BMW | 3000.0 ccManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Cylinder count | 8Manufacturer claim · BMW | 6Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Engine layout | V8Manufacturer claim · BMW | Flat-6Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Engine placement | FrontManufacturer claim · BMW | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 191 inManufacturer claim · BMW | 179 inManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Width | 75 inManufacturer claim · BMW | 73 inManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Height | 53 inManufacturer claim · BMW | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 inManufacturer claim · BMW | 97 inManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 4295 lbManufacturer claim · BMW | 3523 lbBestManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel economy (combined)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 17.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA | 20.0 mpgBestHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (city)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 15.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA | 17.0 mpgBestHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (highway)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 22.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA | 24.0 mpgBestHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel tank capacity | 20.1 galManufacturer claim · BMW | 16.6 galHomologation · US EPA |
| Estimated range (combined)Higher is betterEstimated from tank capacity and quoted combined economy — not an instrumented range. | ||
| Practicality | ||
| Cargo volumeHigher is better | 15 ft³BestManufacturer claim · BMW | 5 ft³Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Seats | 4Manufacturer claim · BMW | 2Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | $138,800Independent test · Kelley Blue Book | $164,500Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Tires & Wheels | ||
| Front tire size | 275/40ZR19Manufacturer claim · BMW | 245/35 ZR20Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Rear tire size | 285/40ZR19Manufacturer claim · BMW | 305/30 ZR21Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
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| Induction type | Twin-turboManufacturer claim · BMW | Twin-turboManufacturer claim · Porsche |
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| Redline | — | 7500Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
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| Transmission type | Torque-converter automaticManufacturer claim · BMW | Dual-clutch (PDK)Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
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| Number of gears | 8Manufacturer claim · BMW | 8Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
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| 342 miBestCalculated |
| 332 miCalculated |
| Estimated range (highway)Higher is betterEstimated from tank capacity and quoted highway economy — not an instrumented range. | 442 miBestCalculated | 398 miCalculated |
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| Estimated range (city)Higher is betterEstimated from tank capacity and quoted city economy — not an instrumented range. | 302 miBestCalculated | 282 miCalculated |
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