BMW M8 vs. Nissan GT-R
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW M8 and Nissan GT-R 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 M8 and the Nissan GT-R.
When we compare the BMW M8's and the Nissan GT-R's specifications and ratings, the BMW M8 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Nissan GT-R has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the BMW M8's and the Nissan GT-R's specifications and ratings, the Nissan GT-R is a better car than the BMW M8.
Pricing: A used 2023 BMW M8 ranges from $101,611 to $135,612 while a used 2023 Nissan GT-R is priced between $126,268 to $259,475.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW M8 loses 47.1 percent of its value and the Nissan GT-R loses 34.9 percent of its value. This means the Nissan GT-R retains 12.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW M8.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW M8’s base engine makes 617 horsepower, and the Nissan GT-R base engine makes 565 horsepower. The M8 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 442 miles. The GT-R is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 429 miles.This gives the Nissan GT-R the advantage in fuel efficiency and the BMW M8 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are sports cars, the Nissan GT-R has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room and rear shoulder room. The BMW M8 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$134,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$97,487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$44,640 - $261,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$116,040
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$97,487
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$44,640 - $261,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$117,403
Price Range:
$101,611 - $135,612
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$127,953
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$54,653 - $297,255
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
31
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
11,747
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$171,441
Price Range:
$126,268 - $259,475
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$127,953
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$54,653 - $297,255
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9,465
# Good or Great Deals:
0
BMW M8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Nissan GT-R Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.7 - 16.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan GT-R
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.7 - 16.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.7 - 77.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.7 - 77.8
BMW M8 Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 41Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
8 out of / 41Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
32 out of / 41Nissan GT-R Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
10 out of / 41Ranking
12 out of / 41Ranking
13 out of / 41Ranking
16 out of / 41Ranking
16 out of / 41Ranking
22 out of / 32Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW M8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Nissan GT-R Trim Levels
NISMO, Premium
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 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:
617 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.144 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
565 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
467 foot-lbs @ 3300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.144 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 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
302 / 442 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
312 / 429 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
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
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
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
46.9 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
81.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
26.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50 inches
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4295 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
53.6 inches
Length:
191.8 inches
Wheelbase:
111.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3935 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
53.9 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
109.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/35R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40ZR20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic / Marina Bay Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Isle of Man Green Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Pearl
Blue
Bayside Blue Quadcoat
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Solid Red
White
Pearl White TriCoat
Silver
Super Silver Quadcoat
Interior Colors
Beige
Midrand Beige
Black
Black / Black/Midrand Beige / Black/Sakhir Orange
Brown
Taruma Brown
Gray
Silverstone
Orange
Sakhir Orange/Black
White
Ivory White/Night Blue / Ivory White/Tartufo
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Kuro Night
Brown
Not available
Gray
Hai Gray
Orange
Not available
White
Not available
Red
Red Amber