The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 640i Convertible Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S PDK (08 - 12)
€ 91,700

€ 120,200

€ 91,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 120,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 640i Cabrio is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 18.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S.
BMW 640i Cabrio
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
53.7
74.6
81.9
51.2
72.9
80.8
74.6 in
Width
72.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
53.7 in
Height
51.2 in
112.4
192.7
92.5
174.6
192.7 in
Length
174.6 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 640i Cabrio
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.87 %

General
BMW 640i Cabrio
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
F12
Generation
997
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 640i Cabrio
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 640i Cabrio
316 hp
380 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
BMW 640i Cabrio
332 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Performance
BMW 640i Cabrio
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640i Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
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13.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.69 lb/hp
BMW 640i Cabrio
13.22 lb/hp
9.69 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 640i Cabrio
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 640i Cabrio
31 mpg
22 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
565 mi
Range
389 mi
BMW 640i Cabrio
565 mi
389 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
202.8 kWh
BMW 640i Cabrio
145.8 kWh
202.8 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 640i Cabrio
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data