BMW M5 vs. Porsche Taycan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW M5 and Porsche Taycan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW M5 and the Porsche Taycan.
When we compare the BMW M5's and the Porsche Taycan's specifications and ratings, the BMW M5 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Porsche Taycan has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the BMW M5's and the Porsche Taycan's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Taycan is a better car than the BMW M5.
Pricing: A used 2023 BMW M5 ranges from $96,169 to $120,129 while a used 2023 Porsche Taycan is priced between $82,934 to $179,554. For a new model, the BMW M5's price is between $120,080 and $152,523, with the Porsche Taycan priced between $100,625 and $191,111.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW M5 loses 54.1 percent of its value and the Porsche Taycan loses 57.7 percent of its value. This means the BMW M5 retains 3.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Porsche Taycan.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW M5’s base engine makes 600 horsepower, and the Porsche Taycan base engine makes 402 horsepower. The M5 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. The Taycan is rated to deliver an average of 79 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 200 miles.This gives the Porsche Taycan the advantage in fuel efficiency and the BMW M5 the advantage in maximum range. The M5 uses premium unleaded, and the Taycan uses electricity.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Porsche Taycan, a electric large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$120,080 - $152,523
Starting MSRP:
$109,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$71,383
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$38,195 - $134,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$100,625 - $191,111
Starting MSRP:
$86,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$97,223
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$78,490 - $119,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$107,306
Price Range:
$96,169 - $120,129
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$71,027
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$39,610 - $126,923
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
18
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
19,581
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$111,261
Price Range:
$82,934 - $179,554
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$99,645
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$76,439 - $111,886
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
48
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7,060
# Good or Great Deals:
19
BMW M5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Taycan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M5
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
7 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Taycan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 28.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
82.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
61.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
2.6 - 472.2
BMW M5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 20Porsche Taycan Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
14 out of / 26Ranking
14 out of / 19Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
BMW M5 Trim Levels
Base
Porsche Taycan Trim Levels
4S, Base, GTS, Turbo, Turbo S, 4 Cross Turismo, 4S Cross Turismo, GTS Sport Turismo, Turbo Cross Turismo, Turbo S Cross Turismo
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
600 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.138 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
402 hp
Torque:
254 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.088 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
302 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
79 / 88 / 83
Range (city/hwy):
200 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
79.2 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4345 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
196.4 inches
Wheelbase:
117.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4568 lbs
Width:
84.5 inches
Height:
54.9 inches
Length:
195.4 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Marina Bay Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Alvite Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
San Remo Green Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Purple
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Frozen Blue Metallic / Gentian Blue Metallic / Neptune Blue
Gray
Chalk / Ice Grey Metallic / Volcano Grey Metallic
Green
Mamba Green Metallic
Red
Carmine Red / Cherry Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Beige
Coffee Beige Metallic
Brown
Mahogany Metallic
Purple
Frozen Berry Metallic
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Midrand Beige
Brown
Aragon Brown / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
White
Smoke White/Black
Beige
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Basalt Black / Black
Brown
Basalt Black/Meranti Brown / Truffle Brown
Gray
Black/Slate Grey / Blackberry/Slate Grey / Graphite Blue / Graphite Blue/Slate Grey / Slate Grey
White
Black/Chalk
Beige
Basalt Black/Atacama Beige / Black/Limestone Beige
Purple
Blackberry
Red
Black/Bordeaux Red