Porsche 718 vs BMW 8 Series Comparison

    Porsche 718

    BMW 8 Series

    2024 Porsche
    718
    vs
    2024 BMW
    8 Series
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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
    8.4
    NA
    0.0
    Based on the Porsche 718 CAYMAN STYLE EDITION
    Based on the BMW 8 Series
    Best suitable for...
    LuxuryLuxury
    City drivingCity driving
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    64L
    448 to 826 km
    68L
    524 to 728 km
    Warranty
    3 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $132,500 - $335,300
    $194,000 - $298,100
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    CarExpert's Take

    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
    NA

    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

    • 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)
    • 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)

    Specs

    Type
    MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1988 - 39962998 - 4395
    Size (L)
    4.0L, 2.5L, 2.0L3.0L, 4.4L
    Induction
    FLAT 6, TURBO 4TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO V8
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 2424 - 32
    Power
    220kW - 368kW250kW - 390kW
    Power RPM
    6500 - 84005000 - 5500
    Torque
    380Nm - 450Nm500Nm - 750Nm
    Torque RPM
    2100 - 67501600 - 1800
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 1310.5 - 11

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