BMW 8 Series vs Porsche 911
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 52% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| 8 Series | 911 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 2 255 352 | R 2 760 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 39 420/m | R 48 240/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 52% | 52% |
| Value after 3 years | R 1 174 648 | R 1 437 483 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 1 080 704 | R 1 322 517 |
| Value after 5 years | R 797 558 | R 976 016 |
| Our tier | Luxury flagship & exotic | Luxury flagship & exotic |
BMW 8 Series →
The original 8 Series coupe was sold here in the 1990s, and the nameplate returned in 2019 as a coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe. Local sales centred on the M850i and the M8. Production ends in 2026 with no direct successor, so remaining stock is on runout.
Known for: v8 grand touring flagship
Porsche 911 →
The 911 has been sold continuously in South Africa across every generation and remains the benchmark sports car here. Coupe, cabriolet and Targa bodies are offered, with the current 992.2 range from about R2.76 million and GT models attracting long waiting lists. Well-kept 911s depreciate slowly and GT3 and Turbo variants often trade above their original list prices.
Known for: holding value better than almost any car
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BMW 8 Series or the Porsche 911?
They are close to inseparable: 52% vs 52% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The BMW 8 Series loses about R 1 080 704 over three years and the Porsche 911 loses about R 1 322 517. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the BMW 8 Series runs about R 39 420 per month and the Porsche 911 about R 48 240, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.