The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible PDK (08 - 11) vs. BMW 635d Convertible Sport-Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 100,400
€ 85,200
€ 100,400
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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 15.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the BMW 635d Cabrio.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW 635d Cabrio
51.6
71.2
79.1
54.1
73
80.2
71.2 in
Width
73 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51.6 in
Height
54.1 in
92.5
174.6
109.4
189.8
174.6 in
Length
189.8 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW 635d Cabrio
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
728 lb
17.07 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW 635d Cabrio
997
Generation
E64
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
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
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
340 hp
282 hp
BMW 635d Cabrio
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
288 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW 635d Cabrio
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW 635d Cabrio
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 635d Cabrio
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10.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
10.41 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
BMW 635d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW 635d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
24 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 635d Cabrio
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
401 mi
Range
604 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
401 mi
604 mi
BMW 635d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
148.1 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
187.5 kWh
148.1 kWh
BMW 635d Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW 635d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
672 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
3.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
