BMW 8 Series (1989 – 1999) vs Porsche 911 Turbo (1990 – 1995): specs compared
The BMW 8 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 380 hp against 360 hp. The Porsche 911 Turbo is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 6.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW 8 Series uses less fuel, from 11.4 L/100 km against 13.3 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 Turbo is the lighter car, from 1,467 kg against 1,790 kg. At 4,780 mm, the BMW 8 Series is 531 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Turbo.
| Specification |
BMW
8 Series
1989 – 1999
|
Porsche
911 Turbo
1990 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1999 | 1990 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 286 – 381 hp | 320 – 360 hp |
| Torque | 400 – 550 Nm | 450 – 520 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 – 7.4 s | 4.8 – 5.0 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 272 – 280 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.4 – 18.0 L/100 km | 13.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,249 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,753 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,308 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,268 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,790 – 1,880 kg | 1,467 – 1,470 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.