The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S PDK (08 - 12) vs. BMW 635d Convertible Sport-Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 120,200
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S PDK (08 - 12) Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
€ 85,200
 BMW 635d Convertible Sport-Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 635d Cabrio
€ 120,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 15.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the BMW 635d Cabrio.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
BMW 635d Cabrio
51.2
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S PDK (08 - 12)
72.9
80.8
54.1
Blueprint BMW 635d Convertible Sport-Automatic (07 - 10)
73
80.2
72.9 in
Width
73 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51.2 in
Height
54.1 in
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S PDK (08 - 12)
92.5
174.6
Blueprint BMW 635d Convertible Sport-Automatic (07 - 10)
109.4
189.8
174.6 in
Length
189.8 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
BMW 635d Cabrio
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S PDK (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.69 %
BMW 635d Convertible Sport-Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
BMW 635d Cabrio
997
Generation
E64
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
BMW 635d Cabrio
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
380 hp
282 hp
BMW 635d Cabrio
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
310 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW 635d Cabrio

Performance

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
BMW 635d Cabrio
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 635d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
9.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
9.69 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
BMW 635d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
BMW 635d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
22 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 635d Cabrio
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
389 mi
Range
604 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
389 mi
604 mi
BMW 635d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
148.1 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
202.8 kWh
148.1 kWh
BMW 635d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
BMW 635d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
661 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data