BMW M8 vs Porsche 911 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW M8 · Porsche 911
- Length191.2 in
- Height53.0 in
- Wheelbase111.1 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight4,295 lb – 4,560 lb
- Width74.9 in
- Porsche 911 width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche 911 is 13.3 in shorter (191.2 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.0 in narrower (74.9 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: BMW M8 is 1.8 in taller (53.0 in vs 51.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M8 has a 14.6 in longer wheelbase (111.1 in vs 96.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW M8 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 4.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 916 lb heavier (4,428 lb vs 3,512 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 916 lb heavier (4,428 lb vs 3,512 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW M8 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 4.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M8 has a 14.6 in longer wheelbase (111.1 in vs 96.5 in)
- Length: Porsche 911 is 13.3 in shorter (191.2 in vs 177.9 in)
- Height: BMW M8 is 1.8 in taller (53.0 in vs 51.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is shorter by 13.3 in Check garage fit for BMW M8 · garage fit for Porsche 911
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceBMW M8 — BMW M8 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911 — Based on length × width (Porsche 911)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M8 | Porsche 911 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.2 in | 177.9 in | 13.3 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 72.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 53.0 in | 51.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.1 in | 96.5 in | 14.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 4.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,428 lb | 3,512 lb | 916 lb |
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