Porsche 928 GT (1989 – 1991) vs BMW 8 Series (1989 – 1999): specs compared
The BMW 8 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 380 hp against 330 hp. The Porsche 928 GT has the higher top speed: 274 km/h against 250 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,714 kg against 1,790 kg. At 4,780 mm, the BMW 8 Series is 259 mm longer than the Porsche 928 GT.
| Specification |
Porsche
928 GT
1989 – 1991
|
BMW
8 Series
1989 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1991 | 1989 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 330 hp | 286 – 381 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 400 – 550 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 6.0 – 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.4 – 18.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,521 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,262 mm | 1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,714 kg | 1,790 – 1,880 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.