The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible PDK (08 - 11) vs. BMW 650i Convertible xDrive Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 100,400
€ 97,700
€ 100,400
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 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 18.1 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the BMW 650i Cabrio.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW 650i Cabrio
51.6
71.2
79.1
53.7
74.6
81.9
71.2 in
Width
74.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
51.6 in
Height
53.7 in
92.5
174.6
112.4
192.7
174.6 in
Length
192.7 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW 650i Cabrio
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5434 lb
Weight Difference:
992 lb
21.9 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW 650i Cabrio
997
Generation
F12
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
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
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
340 hp
402 hp
BMW 650i Cabrio
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
288 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 650i Cabrio
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW 650i Cabrio
178 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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 650i Cabrio
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10.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.27 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
10.41 lb/hp
11.27 lb/hp
BMW 650i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW 650i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
24 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 650i Cabrio
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
401 mi
Range
382 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
401 mi
382 mi
BMW 650i 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).
216 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
187.5 kWh
216 kWh
BMW 650i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW 650i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
672 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
3.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
