Compare the2024 Toyota SupraVS 2024 BMW 8 Series

Both the Supra and 8 Series offer rear cross-traffic warning, but the Supra Auto has Parking Support Brake (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The 8 Series’ Cross Traffic Warning doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Supra and the 8 Series have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available blind spot warning systems and rear parking sensors.

Toyota’s powertrain warranty covers the Supra 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than BMW covers the 8 Series. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the 8 Series ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 4 times as many Toyota dealers as there are BMW dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Supra’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota above average in long-term dependability. With 34 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, BMW is rated lower.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2023 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota first in overall reliability. BMW is ranked third.

The Supra’s optional 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 47 more horsepower (382 vs. 335) than the 840i’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder.

On the EPA test cycle the Supra gets better mileage than the 8 Series Coupe:

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Toyota Supra higher (5 to 7 out of 10) than the BMW 8 Series (3). This means the Supra produces up to 24.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the 8 Series every 15,000 miles.

The Supra offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The 8 Series doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

The Supra stops much shorter than the 8 Series:

For better traction, the Supra has larger front tires than the 8 Series (F:255/35R19 & R:275/35R19 vs. F:245/35R20 & R:275/30R20).

The Supra 3.0 Premium handles at 1.07 G’s, while the M850i xDrive Coupe pulls only .98 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Supra 3.0 Premium executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the M850i xDrive Coupe (23.7 seconds @ .82 average G’s vs. 24.2 seconds @ .85 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Supra’s turning circle is 4.1 feet tighter than the 8 Series’ (34.1 feet vs. 38.2 feet). The Supra’s turning circle is 4.9 feet tighter than the 8 Series xDrive’s (34.1 feet vs. 39 feet).

The Toyota Supra may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 700 to 1300 pounds less than the BMW 8 Series.

The Supra is 1 foot, 6.7 inches shorter than the 8 Series, making the Supra easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Toyota Supra, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Supra was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2023 and 4 more times in the last 41 years. The 8 Series has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.