The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 650i Convertible Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (08 - 11)

€ 95,900
BMW 650i Convertible Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 650i Cabrio
€ 96,800
 Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (08 - 11) Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
€ 95,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 650i Cabrio is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 18.1 inches longer, 3.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible.
BMW 650i Cabrio
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
53.7
Blueprint BMW 650i Convertible Automatic (12 - 13)
74.6
81.9
51.6
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (08 - 11)
71.2
79.1
74.6 in
Width
71.2 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
53.7 in
Height
51.6 in
Blueprint BMW 650i Convertible Automatic (12 - 13)
112.4
192.7
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (08 - 11)
92.5
174.6
192.7 in
Length
174.6 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 650i Cabrio
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
4442 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 650i Convertible Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
970 lb
21.84 %
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible (08 - 11)

General

BMW 650i Cabrio
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
F12
Generation
997
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 650i Cabrio
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 650i Cabrio
444 hp
340 hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
BMW 650i Cabrio
479 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible

Performance

BMW 650i Cabrio
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 650i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
BMW 650i Cabrio
10 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 650i Cabrio
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 650i Cabrio
26 mpg
23 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
489 mi
Range
382 mi
BMW 650i Cabrio
489 mi
382 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
197 kWh
BMW 650i Cabrio
168.7 kWh
197 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 650i Cabrio
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
672 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data