The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 635d Coupé Sport-Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S (08 - 12)
€ 76,800
€ 105,400
€ 76,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 635d Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S.
BMW 635d Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
54.1
73
80.2
51.2
72.9
80.8
73 in
Width
72.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
54.1 in
Height
51.2 in
109.4
189.8
92.5
174.6
189.8 in
Length
174.6 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 635d Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.86 %
General
BMW 635d Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
E63
Generation
997
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 635d Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 635d Coupé
282 hp
380 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
BMW 635d Coupé
428 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Performance
BMW 635d Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 635d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
▶ REPLAY
13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 lb/hp
BMW 635d Coupé
13.49 lb/hp
9.02 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 635d Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 635d Coupé
34 mpg
21 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
630 mi
Range
378 mi
BMW 635d Coupé
630 mi
378 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Environmental Impact
141.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
208.4 kWh
BMW 635d Coupé
141.9 kWh
208.4 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
417 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 635d Coupé
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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