BMW 7 Series vs Porsche Taycan

How does the BMW 7 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 7 SeriesBMW 7 Series
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Porsche TaycanPorsche Taycan
SpecBMW 7 SeriesPorsche Taycan
Horsepower (max)650 hp1,020 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.7 s2.2 s
Top speed250 km/h305 km/h
Variants712
Body styleLuxury sedanSports sedan
GenerationG70J1
Production2022 – present2019 – present
Length5,391 mm4,963 mm
Width1,950 mm1,966 mm
Height1,544 mm1,395 mm
Wheelbase3,215 mm2,900 mm

BMW 7 Series vs Porsche Taycan: common questions

Is the BMW 7 Series or Porsche Taycan faster?
The Porsche Taycan is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.1s versus the BMW 7 Series's 3.5s (0-100 km/h in 2.2s vs 3.7s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW 7 Series or the Porsche Taycan?
The Porsche Taycan makes more power: 1,020 hp (761 kW) versus 650 hp (485 kW) for the BMW 7 Series.
Is the BMW 7 Series or Porsche Taycan faster on top speed?
The Porsche Taycan has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h), versus 155 mph (250 km/h) for the BMW 7 Series.
What is the main difference between the BMW 7 Series and the Porsche Taycan?
The BMW 7 Series is a luxury sedan, while the Porsche Taycan is a sports sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.