BMW 8 Series vs Porsche Cayenne

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 8 Series and Porsche Cayenne. The BMW 8 Series price is Rs. 1.31 Crore and Porsche Cayenne price is Rs. 1.42 Crore. The BMW 8 Series is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Porsche Cayenne is available in 2995 cc engine with 3 fuel type options: Diesel, Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). 8 Series provides the mileage of 11.3 kmpl.

8 Series vs Cayenne Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	8 Series	Cayenne
Price	Rs. 1.31 Crore	Rs. 1.42 Crore
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	2995 cc
Power	335 bhp	348 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 8 Series

840i Gran Coupe

Rs. 1.31 Crore

Last Recorded Price

Porsche Cayenne

Base

Rs. 1.42 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 8 Series

840i Gran Coupe

Porsche Cayenne

Base

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	248
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.2	6
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	3.0L Turbocharged V6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335 bhp @ 5000 rpm	348 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm	500 Nm @ 1450 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	11.3View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	768
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double wishbone with adaptive variable shock absorber	Fully independent extra-large format double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with adaptive variable shock absorber	fully independent multi-link suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.15
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	245 / 45 R18	R20
Rear Tyres	275 / 40 R18	R20

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock		Centre

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)	Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)	Optional
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Optional
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Front and Rear Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger		Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		4 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Ventilated Seats		All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Ivory White / Black, Black, Cognac / Black	Black, Slate Grey
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Sonic Speed Blue metallic	Moonlight Blue Metallic
	Black Sapphire metallic	Black
	Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic	Chromite Black Metallic
	Bluestone Metallic	Mahogany Metallic
	Sunset Orange metallic	Quarzite Grey Metallic
	Mineral White metallic	Dolomite Silver Metallic
		White
		Carrara White Metallic

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8 Series vs Cayenne Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 8 Series and Porsche Cayenne?

BMW 8 Series price is Rs. 1.31 Crore and Porsche Cayenne price is Rs. 1.42 Crore. Hence BMW 8 Series is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 8 Series compared to Cayenne?

For the 840i Gran Coupe variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 8 Series produces 335 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the Base variant, 2995 cc Petrol engine of Cayenne produces 348 bhp @ 5400 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1450 rpm of torque.

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BMW 8 Series vs Porsche Cayenne

Length (mm)	5082	4930
Width (mm)	1932	1983
Height (mm)	1407	1698
Wheelbase (mm)	3023	2895
Ground Clearance (mm)	128
Kerb Weight (kg)	1875

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	440	645
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	68	75

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Electrically Adjustable
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	3	5
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited