BMW 4 Series vs Porsche 718

How does the BMW 4 Series stack up against the Porsche 718? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW 4 SeriesBMW 4 Series
vs
Porsche 718Porsche 718
SpecBMW 4 SeriesPorsche 718
Horsepower (max)593 hp493 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.4 s3.2 s
Top speed302 km/h315 km/h
Variants1410
Body styleCoupeSports car & roadster
GenerationG22982
Production2020 – present2016 – present
Length4,773 mm4,379 mm
Width1,852 mm1,801 mm
Height1,393 mm1,295 mm
Wheelbase2,851 mm2,475 mm

BMW 4 Series vs Porsche 718: common questions

Is the BMW 4 Series or Porsche 718 faster?
The Porsche 718 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3s versus the BMW 4 Series's 3.2s (0-100 km/h in 3.2s vs 3.4s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW 4 Series or the Porsche 718?
The BMW 4 Series makes more power: 593 hp (442 kW) versus 493 hp (368 kW) for the Porsche 718.
Is the BMW 4 Series or Porsche 718 faster on top speed?
The Porsche 718 has the higher top speed at 196 mph (315 km/h), versus 188 mph (302 km/h) for the BMW 4 Series.
What is the main difference between the BMW 4 Series and the Porsche 718?
The BMW 4 Series is a coupe, while the Porsche 718 is a sports car & roadster. That difference in body style drives most of the others.