BMW 8 Series vs Porsche 718 Comparison

    BMW 8 Series

    Porsche 718

    2024 BMW
    8 Series
    vs
    2024 Porsche
    718
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
    0.0
    NA
    8.4
    0.0
    Based on the BMW 8 Series
    Based on the Porsche 718 CAYMAN STYLE EDITION
    Best suitable for...
    LuxuryLuxury
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    68L
    524 to 728 km
    64L
    448 to 826 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    3 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $194,000 - $298,100
    $132,500 - $335,300
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    CarExpert's Take

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    Anthony Crawford
    Senior Road Tester
    Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • The benchmark entry-level sports car
    • Turns more heads than a base 911
    • Next-gen is electric, so it's a collectable
    Misses
    • Exhaust note is still uninspiring at 5000rpm
    • Storage space in the cabin is tight
    • Infotainment hardware is almost a decade old

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Carbon Exterior Pack (+$6,900)
    • Carbon Fibre Trim (+$600)
    • Individual Full Leather (+$7,100)
    • Individual Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,800)
    • Individual Special Metallic Paint Premium (+$11,000)
    • Climate Control Panel - Leather (+$1,120)
    • Carbon Floor Mats - Leather Edging (+$1,370)
    • Coloured Instrument Dials (+$920)
    • Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,500)
    • Coloured Seat Belts (+$520)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJMULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ
    Size (cc)
    2998 - 43951988 - 3996
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 4.4L4.0L, 2.5L, 2.0L
    Induction
    TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO V8FLAT 6, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    24 - 3216 - 24
    Power
    250kW - 390kW220kW - 368kW
    Power RPM
    5000 - 55006500 - 8400
    Torque
    500Nm - 750Nm380Nm - 450Nm
    Torque RPM
    1600 - 18002100 - 6750
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.5 - 119.5 - 13

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