The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S (16 - 18) vs. BMW 640d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14)

€ 132,500
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S (16 - 18) Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
€ 90,800
 BMW 640d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14) BMW 640d Cabrio
€ 132,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the BMW 640d Cabrio.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
BMW 640d Cabrio
50.9
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S (16 - 18)
72.9
77.9
53.7
Blueprint BMW 640d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14)
74.6
81.9
72.9 in
Width
74.6 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
50.9 in
Height
53.7 in
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S (16 - 18)
96.5
177.1
Blueprint BMW 640d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14)
112.4
192.7
177.1 in
Length
192.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
BMW 640d Cabrio
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
816 lb
18.46 %
BMW 640d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14)

General

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
BMW 640d Cabrio
991
Generation
F12
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
BMW 640d Cabrio
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
414 hp
309 hp
BMW 640d Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
369 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 640d Cabrio

Performance

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
BMW 640d Cabrio
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
8.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.3 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
8.71 lb/hp
14.3 lb/hp
BMW 640d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
BMW 640d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
26 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 640d Cabrio
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
737 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
470 mi
737 mi
BMW 640d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
121.3 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
170.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 640d Cabrio
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
BMW 640d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data