The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S (12 - 15) vs. BMW 640d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 117,900
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S (12 - 15) Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
€ 99,300
 BMW 640d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 640d Cabrio
€ 117,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.9 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the BMW 640d Cabrio.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 640d Cabrio
50.9
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S (12 - 15)
71.2
77.9
53.7
Blueprint BMW 640d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.6
81.9
71.2 in
Width
74.6 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
50.9 in
Height
53.7 in
Blueprint Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S (12 - 15)
96.5
176.8
Blueprint BMW 640d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
112.4
192.7
176.8 in
Length
192.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 640d Cabrio
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
1025 lb
23.19 %
BMW 640d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 640d Cabrio
991
Generation
F12
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 640d Cabrio
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
395 hp
309 hp
BMW 640d Cabrio
325 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
325 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 640d Cabrio

Performance

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 640d Cabrio
187 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640d Cabrio

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8.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.3 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
8.59 lb/hp
14.3 lb/hp
BMW 640d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 640d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
24 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 640d Cabrio
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
750 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
410 mi
750 mi
BMW 640d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
119.3 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
183.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 640d Cabrio
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 640d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data