The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S PDK (12 - 15) vs. Ferrari California (12 - 14)
€ 128,600
€ 180,600
€ 128,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 180,600
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Ferrari California.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Ferrari California
50.9
72.9
77.9
51.5
74.9
82.8
72.9 in
Width
74.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.8 in
50.9 in
Height
51.5 in
96.5
176.8
105.1
179.6
176.8 in
Length
179.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Ferrari California
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.56 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Ferrari California
991
Generation
F149
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Ferrari California
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
4.3 L / 210 cu in
395 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
483 hp
at 7600 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
395 hp
483 hp
Ferrari California
325 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
372 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
325 lb‑ft
372 lb‑ft
Ferrari California
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Ferrari California
183 mph
Maximum Speed
194 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Ferrari California
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8.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.78 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
8.98 lb/hp
7.78 lb/hp
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Ferrari California
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
26 mpg
18 mpg
Ferrari California
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
33 mpg
highway
25 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
459 mi
Range
370 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
459 mi
370 mi
Ferrari California
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
248.2 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
174.3 kWh
248.2 kWh
Ferrari California
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 4S
Ferrari California
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
