BMW M4 vs BMW M8 vs Porsche 718

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW M4, BMW M8 and Porsche 718. The BMW M4 price is Rs. 1.53 Crore, BMW M8 price is Rs. 2.44 Crore and Porsche 718 price is Rs. 1.48 Crore. The BMW M4 is available in 2993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, BMW M8 is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Porsche 718 is available in 1988 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. M4 provides the mileage of 10 kmpl and M8 provides the mileage of 8.77 kmpl.

M4 vs M8 vs 718 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	M4	M8	718
Price	Rs. 1.53 Crore	Rs. 2.44 Crore	Rs. 1.48 Crore
Engine Capacity	2993 cc	4395 cc	1988 cc
Power	523 bhp	617 bhp	295 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW M4

Competition

Rs. 1.53 Crore

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BMW M8

Coupe

Rs. 2.44 Crore

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Porsche 718

Cayman

Rs. 1.48 Crore

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250		275
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	3.5	3.2	4.9
Engine	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1988 cc, 4 Cylinders Flat, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Twin-Turbocharged I6	S63 Twin-Turbocharged V8	MA2.20 Turbocharged Flat-4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	523 bhp @ 6250 rpm	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm	295 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	650 Nm @ 2750 rpm	750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm	380 Nm @ 2150 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	10View Mileage Details	8.77View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	590	596
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Adaptive Suspension with Double-Joint Spring Strut Front Axle	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	McPherson Spring-Strut
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Suspension with Five Link Rear Axle	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	McPherson Spring-Strut
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.1	6.1	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	275 / 35 R19	275 / 35 R20	235 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	285 / 30 R20	285 / 35 R20	265 / 45 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake		Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, shoulder support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, seat height up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather + Alcantara
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Silverstone / Black, Black	Black, Agate Grey
Rear Armrest			Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		6
Headlights	LED	LED	Bi-Xenon Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent	Optional
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.25	10.25
Gesture Control	Optional
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	16	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System			Optional
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Isle of Man Green Metallic	Isle of Man Green metallic	Black
Black Sapphire Metallic	Tanzanite Blue metallic	Gentian Blue Metallic
Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Black Sapphire metallic	Jet Black Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic	Marina Bay Blue metallic	Agate Grey Metallic
Dravit Gey Metallic	Dravit Grey metallic	Aventurine Green Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Daytona Beach Blue	Guards Red
Aventurine Red Metallic	Aventurine Red metallic	GT Silver Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic	Skyscraper Grey metallic	White
Toronto Red Metallic	Brooklyn Grey metallic	Racing Yellow
Sao Paulo Yellow Metallic	Brooklyn Grey metallic	Racing Yellow

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

23 Ratings

4.8/5

11 Ratings

5.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.4Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.9Performance	5.0Performance
	4.2Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy
	4.8Value for Money	4.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Beauty with speed

BMW M4 competition is smooth to drive and feels very comfortable to ride. BBT allows me to drive it once and my experience with this car is unforgettable. The only issue I face is that this car is not made for Indian roads, as it is meant to be driven endlessly, but this is not possible in Indian day-to-day roads.

BMW M8 Amazing

It's feel Amazing To buy & Drive BMW M8, looks Was Just Tremendous. Servicing & Maintenance Feels like Costly but For this Supercar it's Worth it. This Car Gives You Satisfaction to Drive.

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M4 vs M8 vs 718 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW M4, BMW M8 and Porsche 718?

BMW M4 price is Rs. 1.53 Crore, BMW M8 price is Rs. 2.44 Crore and Porsche 718 price is Rs. 1.48 Crore. Hence Porsche 718 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of M4 compared to M8 and 718?

For the Competition variant, 2993 cc Petrol engine of M4 produces 523 bhp @ 6250 rpm of power and 650 Nm @ 2750 rpm of torque. For the Coupe variant, 4395 cc Petrol engine of M8 produces 617 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm of torque. For the Cayman variant, 1988 cc Petrol engine of 718 produces 295 bhp @ 6500 rpm of power and 380 Nm @ 2150 rpm of torque.

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BMW M4 vs BMW M8 vs Porsche 718

Length (mm)	4794	4867	4379
Width (mm)	1887	1907	1801
Height (mm)	1393	1362	1295
Wheelbase (mm)	2857	2827	2475
Ground Clearance (mm)		130
Kerb Weight (kg)			1365

Doors (Doors)	2	2	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	4	2
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	1
Bootspace (litres)		420	272
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	68	54

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)			Optional

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

Find My Car			Optional
Check Vehicle Status via App			Optional
Geo-fence			Optional
Emergency Call			Optional
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App			Optional
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App			Optional
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App			Optional

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

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	60000