The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible PDK (12 - 15) vs. BMW M6 Convertible SMG (06 - 10)
€ 106,700
€ 123,200
€ 106,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 123,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 15 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the BMW M6 Cabrio.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW M6 Cabrio
51.1
71.2
77.9
54.2
73
80.2
71.2 in
Width
73 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51.1 in
Height
54.2 in
96.5
176.8
109.5
191.8
176.8 in
Length
191.8 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
109.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW M6 Cabrio
3406 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
1014 lb
22.94 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW M6 Cabrio
991
Generation
E64
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW M6 Cabrio
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S85
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
345 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
345 hp
500 hp
BMW M6 Cabrio
288 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
288 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M6 Cabrio
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW M6 Cabrio
176 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M6 Cabrio
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9.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
9.87 lb/hp
8.84 lb/hp
BMW M6 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW M6 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
28 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M6 Cabrio
21 mpg
city
11 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
473 mi
Range
296 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
473 mi
296 mi
BMW M6 Cabrio
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
278.4 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
159.2 kWh
278.4 kWh
BMW M6 Cabrio
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
566 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible
BMW M6 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
717 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
