BMW M4 vs Porsche 718

How does the BMW M4 stack up against the Porsche 718? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW M4BMW M4
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Porsche 718Porsche 718
SpecBMW M4Porsche 718
Horsepower (max)550 hp493 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.4 s3.2 s
Top speed302 km/h315 km/h
Variants44
Body stylePerformance coupeSports car & roadster
GenerationG82982
Production2021 – present2016 – present
Length4,801 mm4,379 mm
Width1,887 mm1,801 mm
Height1,393 mm1,295 mm
Wheelbase2,857 mm2,475 mm

BMW M4 vs Porsche 718: common questions

Is the BMW M4 or Porsche 718 faster?
The Porsche 718 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3s versus the BMW M4's 3.2s (0-100 km/h in 3.2s vs 3.4s).
Which has more horsepower, the BMW M4 or the Porsche 718?
The BMW M4 makes more power: 550 hp (410 kW) versus 493 hp (368 kW) for the Porsche 718.
Is the BMW M4 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 M4.
What is the main difference between the BMW M4 and the Porsche 718?
The BMW M4 is a performance coupe, while the Porsche 718 is a sports car & roadster. That difference in body style drives most of the others.