0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the BMW M8 Competition faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera S?
Yes. The 2020 M8 Competition is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.0 s vs 3.1 s for the 2025 911 Carrera S (manufacturer figures); but the 911 Carrera S has the higher top speed (191 vs 155 mph).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
M8 Competition 0-60
3.0 s
BMW-claimed
911 Carrera S 0-60
3.1 s
Porsche-claimed
M8 Competition power
617 hp
AWD
911 Carrera S power
473 hp
RWD
M8 Competition vs 911 Carrera S: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2020 BMW M8 Competition | 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2020–2025 | 2025–present |
| Figures quoted for | 2020 model year | 2025 model year |
| Powertrain | 4.4L twin-turbo V8, 8-speed automatic | 3.0L twin-turbo flat-6, 8-speed PDK, 6-speed manual |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Body | coupe | coupe |
| Horsepower | 617 hp[1] | 473 hp[2] |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft[1] | 390 lb-ft[2] |
| Curb weight | 4,295 lb[1] | — |
| Pounds per hp | 7 | — |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | 3.0 s[1]BMW-claimed | 3.1 s[2]Porsche-claimed · PDK, with Sport Chrono |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | 2.5 s[3]tested by Car and Driver | Not published |
| Quarter mile | Not published | Not published |
| Top speed | 155 mph[1]BMW-claimed · electronically limited | 191 mph[2]Porsche-claimed |
| Launch MSRP | $146,000[1]2020 base MSRP · excl. destination | $146,400[2]2025 base MSRP · excl. destination |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The M8 Competition is quicker to 60 mph by 0.1 s: 3.0 s vs 3.1 s (manufacturer figures).
Quarter mile
Neither automaker publishes a quarter-mile time, and we have no named instrumented test for both, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Top speed
The 911 Carrera S has the higher top speed: 191 mph vs 155 mph.
Why
The M8 Competition drives all four wheels while the 911 Carrera S is rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive usually helps most off the line, which is why AWD cars often win to 60 mph and give some of it back over longer distances.
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other BMW M8 and Porsche 911 versions in our dataset:
Price new and what buyers paid
- BMW M8 Competition: launched at $146,000 (2020 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2025).
- Porsche 911 Carrera S: launched at $146,400 (2025 base MSRP).
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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FAQ
Is the BMW M8 Competition faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera S?
Yes — the 2020 M8 Competition is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.0 s vs 3.1 s for the 2025 911 Carrera S (manufacturer figures); but the 911 Carrera S has the higher top speed (191 vs 155 mph).
What is the 0-60 time of the BMW M8 Competition?
3.0 seconds (BMW-claimed) for the 2020 model year, from 617 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the Porsche 911 Carrera S?
3.1 seconds (Porsche-claimed, PDK, with Sport Chrono) for the 2025 model year, from 473 hp.
Which has the higher top speed, the M8 Competition or the 911 Carrera S?
The 911 Carrera S has the higher top speed: 191 mph vs 155 mph.
Which costs more new, the M8 Competition or the 911 Carrera S?
At launch, the 2020 M8 Competition started at $146,000 and the 2025 911 Carrera S at $146,400 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- BMW Group PressClub USA — The New 2020 BMW M8 Coupe and Convertible — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- Porsche Newsroom USA: 2025 911 Carrera S Coupe and Cabriolet announced — Porsche Cars North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- Car and Driver, “Car and Driver — 2023 BMW M8 Review, Pricing and Specs”.
- Porsche Newsroom USA: new 911 Turbo S world premiere in Munich — Porsche Cars North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- PCNA 2021 911 Turbo S / Turbo S Cabriolet US technical data — Porsche Cars North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- Porsche Newsroom USA: The 2025 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 with Touring Package — Porsche Cars North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.