The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 PDK (12 - 15) vs. BMW 650i Convertible xDrive Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 113,800
€ 97,700
€ 113,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the BMW 650i Cabrio.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
BMW 650i Cabrio
51.2
72.9
77.9
53.7
74.6
81.9
72.9 in
Width
74.6 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
51.2 in
Height
53.7 in
96.5
176.8
112.4
192.7
176.8 in
Length
192.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
BMW 650i Cabrio
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5434 lb
Weight Difference:
1014 lb
22.38 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
BMW 650i Cabrio
991
Generation
F12
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
BMW 650i Cabrio
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
345 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
345 hp
402 hp
BMW 650i Cabrio
288 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
288 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 650i Cabrio
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
BMW 650i Cabrio
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 650i Cabrio
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10.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.27 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
10.19 lb/hp
11.27 lb/hp
BMW 650i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
BMW 650i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
27 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 650i Cabrio
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
486 mi
Range
382 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
486 mi
382 mi
BMW 650i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
216 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
164.8 kWh
216 kWh
BMW 650i Cabrio
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4
BMW 650i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
717 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
