Porsche 911 vs BMW M8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · BMW M8
- Length177.9 in
- Height51.2 in
- Wheelbase96.5 in
- Ground clearance4.0 in
- Curb weight3,382 lb – 3,641 lb
- Width72.9 in
- BMW M8 width74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche 911 is 13.3 in shorter (177.9 in vs 191.2 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.0 in narrower (72.9 in vs 74.9 in)
- Height: BMW M8 is 1.8 in taller (51.2 in vs 53.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M8 has a 14.6 in longer wheelbase (96.5 in vs 111.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW M8 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 916 lb heavier (3,512 lb vs 4,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M8 is 916 lb heavier (3,512 lb vs 4,428 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW M8 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 5.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M8 has a 14.6 in longer wheelbase (96.5 in vs 111.1 in)
- Length: Porsche 911 is 13.3 in shorter (177.9 in vs 191.2 in)
- Height: BMW M8 is 1.8 in taller (51.2 in vs 53.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is shorter by 13.3 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for BMW M8
- 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 | Porsche 911 | BMW M8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 191.2 in | 13.3 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 74.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 53.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in | 111.1 in | 14.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | 5.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,512 lb | 4,428 lb | 916 lb |
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