Porsche Carrera GT vs. BMW M5
When comparing the Porsche Carrera GT to the BMW M5, the Porsche Carrera GT has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The BMW M5 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Carrera GT versus the BMW M5, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Porsche Carrera GT’s base engine makes 605 horsepower, and the BMW M5 base engine makes 600 horsepower. The Carrera GT is rated to deliver an average of 11 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 360 miles. The M5 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. The Carrera GT uses gasoline, and the M5 uses premium unleaded.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$116,564 - $141,659
Used Asking Price:
$107,684 - $137,112
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
54.2%
Porsche Carrera GT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW M5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Carrera GT Rankings
Not yet available
BMW M5 Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Summary Review
Not yet available
Summary Review
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche Carrera GT Trim Levels
Base
BMW M5 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
605 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque:
435 foot-lbs @ 5750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.199 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
600 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
553 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.138 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
9 / 15 / 11
Range (city/hwy):
216 / 360 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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
Range (city/hwy):
302 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Heated Seats:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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:
2.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3042 lbs
Width:
75.6 inches
Height:
45.9 inches
Length:
181.6 inches
Wheelbase:
107.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.4 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
P265/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted alloy
Tire Size:
275/40R19
