BMW M5 vs Porsche 911 (2026)
BMW M5 (₹2.12 Crore) and Porsche 911 (₹2.11 Crore – ₹3.82 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury sports space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.21 Lakh of each other).
- The BMW M5 is the more powerful car, with 717 bhp against 701 bhp.
Specification Comparison
BMW M5 in short
The seventh-generation (G90) M5 is the most powerful sedan BMW has sold in India: a 727 PS 4.4L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid at ₹2.115 crore, in a single specification. The PHEV system enables silent electric city running before the V8 takes over — a first for the M5 line. Its only true rival is the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance philosophy scaled up; in practice it competes with the AMG GT 63 and top-end luxury metal at similar money.
Full M5 prices & variants →Porsche 911 in short
The 911 is the benchmark sports car, and the current 992.2 generation spans ₹2.11 crore for the Carrera to ₹3.82 crore for the 711 PS Turbo S — which, like the ₹2.82 crore Carrera 4 GTS, now uses Porsche's T-Hybrid system, making the fastest 911s petrol hybrids. The ₹3.33 crore GT3 keeps the 510 PS naturally aspirated 4.0L flat-six alive for purists. With the 718 Boxster and Cayman discontinued in India, the 911 is now Porsche's only sports car here. Its lone real rival is the Mercedes-AMG GT.
Full 911 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: M5 or 911?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.21 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
M5 vs 911 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW M5 — not yet tested; Porsche 911 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the M5 or the 911?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.21 Lakh of each other). The BMW M5 is the more powerful car, with 717 bhp against 701 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.