BMW i8 vs Porsche 911
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Porsche 911
Overview
| Spec | BMW i8Base | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Carrera |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual |
| Engine type | plug-in hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2020 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW i8Base | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $147,500 | $135,500 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $167,652 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $205,362 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $304,322 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 5 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW i8Base | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| Combined MPGe | 69 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 18 mi (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 3 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 11.1 gal | 16.6 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW i8Base | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 369 hp | 388 hp (best) |
| Torque | 420 lb-ft (best) | 331 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I3 | flat 6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW i8Base | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 4.7 cu ft | 4.8 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 620 lbs | 758 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,501 lbs | 3,342 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 4.6 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in (best) | 96.5 in |
| Length | 184.9 in (best) | 178.8 in |
| Width | 76.5 in (best) | 72.9 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 51.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW i8Base | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW i8 | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $147,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Carrera $135,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Base $163,300 MSRP | Carrera $149,400 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Carrera T $148,000 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Carrera T $161,900 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Carrera S $156,200 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Carrera S $170,100 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Carrera 4S $164,500 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Carrera 4S $178,400 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Targa 4S $180,200 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Carrera GTS $181,000 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Carrera GTS $194,900 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Carrera 4 GTS $189,300 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Carrera 4 GTS $203,300 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Targa 4 GTS $203,300 MSRP |
| 15 | — | GT3 $235,800 MSRP |
| 16 | — | GT3 with Touring Package $235,800 MSRP |
| 17 | — | Spirit 70 $254,300 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Turbo S $270,300 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Turbo S $284,300 MSRP |
| 20 | — | GT3 90 F.A. Porsche $387,000 MSRP |
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