BMW 4 Series vs Porsche Taycan

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

BMW 4 SeriesBMW 4 Series
vs
Porsche TaycanPorsche Taycan
SpecBMW 4 SeriesPorsche Taycan
Horsepower (max)593 hp1,020 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.4 s2.2 s
Top speed302 km/h305 km/h
Variants1412
Body styleCoupeSports sedan
GenerationG22J1
Production2020 – present2019 – present
Length4,773 mm4,963 mm
Width1,852 mm1,966 mm
Height1,393 mm1,395 mm
Wheelbase2,851 mm2,900 mm

BMW 4 Series vs Porsche Taycan: common questions

Is the BMW 4 Series or Porsche Taycan faster?
The Porsche Taycan is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.1s versus the BMW 4 Series's 3.2s (0-100 km/h in 2.2s vs 3.4s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW 4 Series or the Porsche Taycan?
The Porsche Taycan makes more power: 1,020 hp (761 kW) versus 593 hp (442 kW) for the BMW 4 Series.
Is the BMW 4 Series or Porsche Taycan faster on top speed?
The Porsche Taycan has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 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 Taycan?
The BMW 4 Series is a coupe, while the Porsche Taycan is a sports sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.