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BMW i8 vs Porsche 911

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2020 BMW i8

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2027 Porsche 911

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Overview

SpecBMW i8BasePorsche 911Carrera
Selected trimBaseCarrera
Body styleCoupeCoupe
Drivetrainall wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic8-speed automatic
Engine typeplug-in hybridgas
Model year20202027

Pricing & market

SpecBMW i8BasePorsche 911Carrera
MSRP$147,500$135,500 (best)
Lowest listing price—$113,998 (best)
Median listing price—$204,825 (best)
Highest listing price—$469,998 (best)
For sale now06 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW i8BasePorsche 911Carrera
Combined MPG27 MPG (best)21 MPG
City MPG26 MPG (best)18 MPG
Highway MPG29 MPG (best)25 MPG
Combined MPGe69 MPGe (best)—
Electric range18 mi (best)—
240V charge time3 hr (best)—
Fuel tank11.1 gal17 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW i8BasePorsche 911Carrera
Horsepower369 hp388 hp (best)
Torque420 lb-ft (best)331 lb-ft
Engine size1.5 L3 L (best)
CylindersI3flat 6

Size & capability

SpecBMW i8BasePorsche 911Carrera
Seating4 seats4 seats
Doors22
Cargo volume4.7 cu ft (best)—
Payload620 lbs (best)—
Curb weight3,501 lbs3,342 lbs (best)
Ground clearance4.6 in (best)—
Wheelbase110.2 in (best)97 in
Length184.9 in (best)179 in
Width76.5 in (best)73 in
Height50.8 in51 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW i8BasePorsche 911Carrera
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

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.

TrimBMW i8Porsche 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

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Carrera 4S

$178,400 MSRP

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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—

911 4 GTS

$203,300 MSRP

15—

GT3

$235,800 MSRP

16—

GT3

$235,800 MSRP

17—

GT3

$273,000 MSRP

18—

Turbo S

$270,300 MSRP

19—

Turbo S

$284,300 MSRP

Live inventory

BMW i8 vs Porsche 911 FAQ

Which is better: 2020 BMW i8 or 2027 Porsche 911?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 BMW i8 vs 2027 Porsche 911 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2020 BMW i8 or 2027 Porsche 911?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Porsche 911 starts lower at $135,500. Live Porsche 911 listings start at $113,998.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 BMW i8 or 2027 Porsche 911?
The 2027 Porsche 911 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (135,500).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 BMW i8 or 2027 Porsche 911?
The 2020 BMW i8 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (27).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2020 BMW i8 or 2027 Porsche 911?
The 2020 BMW i8 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (18).
Which has better horsepower: 2020 BMW i8 or 2027 Porsche 911?
The 2027 Porsche 911 leads on horsepower in this comparison (701).