BMW M8 vs. Porsche Taycan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW M8 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 M8 and the Porsche Taycan.
In comparing the BMW M8's and the Porsche Taycan's specifications and ratings, the BMW M8 has the advantage in the area of 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 resale value. Based on this comparison of the BMW M8's and the Porsche Taycan's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Taycan is a better car than the BMW M8.
Pricing: A used 2025 BMW M8 ranges from $114,995 to $157,525 while a used 2025 Porsche Taycan is priced between $97,194 to $211,197. For a new model, the BMW M8's price is between $144,205 and $170,622, with the Porsche Taycan priced between $116,629 and $199,185.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW M8 loses 59.6 percent of its value and the Porsche Taycan loses 59.1 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Taycan retains 0.5 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 Porsche Taycan base engine makes 402 horsepower. The M8 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 442 miles. The Taycan is rated to deliver an average of 94 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 274 miles.This gives the Porsche Taycan the advantage in fuel efficiency and the BMW M8 the advantage in maximum range. The M8 uses premium unleaded, and the Taycan uses electricity.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
144205 - 170622
Starting MSRP:
140000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
79467
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
42140 - 200195
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
116629 - 199185
Starting MSRP:
99400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
145898
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
79990 - 340000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
132533
Price Range:
114995 - 157525
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
80683
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
43661 - 144992
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
11304
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
127781
Price Range:
97194 - 211197
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
107806
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
79022 - 127781
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
126
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8528
# Good or Great Deals:
39
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
83511
Depreciation %:
0.59650733
Resale Value $:
56489
Residual Value %:
0.40349267
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.49394848
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.39819597 - 0.61156182
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
58890
Depreciation %:
0.5924518
Resale Value $:
40510
Residual Value %:
0.4075482
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
0.59259308
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
0.5924518 - 0.66450392
BMW M8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Taycan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M8
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
13.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9.4 - 22.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Taycan
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.981578871868141
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 35.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.383177652271363
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
6.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
1.8 - 154.4
BMW M8 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 16Porsche Taycan Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 34Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
3 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 34Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
21 out of / 28Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
BMW M8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Porsche Taycan Trim Levels
4, 4 Cross Turismo, 4S, 4S Cross Turismo, Base, GTS, GTS Sport Turismo, Turbo, Turbo Cross Turismo, Turbo GT, Turbo GT w/ Weissach Package, Turbo S, 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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):
0.138 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
402 hp
Torque:
302 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.087 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
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
302 / 442 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:
94 / 88 / 91
Range (city/hwy):
274 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
89 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
11.5 hours (240V)
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:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
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
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
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:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 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:
17.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4480 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
55.9 inches
Length:
200.9 inches
Wheelbase:
119.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4630 lbs
Width:
84.4 inches
Height:
54.3 inches
Length:
195.4 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
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:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R19
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
Purple
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Frozen Blue Metallic / Gentian Blue Metallic / Neptune Blue / Pale Blue Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Ice Grey Metallic / Slate Grey Neo / Volcano Grey Metallic
Green
Oak Green Metallic Neo / Shade Green Metallic
Red
Carmine Red
White
White
Purple
Frozen Berry Metallic / Provence / Purple Sky Metallic
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
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
Purple
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Basalt Black / Basalt Black/Atacama Beige / Black / Black w/ Pepita Seat Centers / Black/Bordeaux Red / Black/Chalk / Black/Limestone Beige / Slate Grey w/ Pepita Seat Centers
Brown
Truffle Brown
Gray
Slate Grey
Orange
Not available
White
Not available
Purple
Blackberry / Blackberry/Chalk
