The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S (12 - 15) vs. BMW 650i Convertible (07 - 10)
€ 117,900
€ 89,300
€ 117,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the BMW 650i Cabrio.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 650i Cabrio
50.9
71.2
77.9
54.1
73
80.2
71.2 in
Width
73 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
50.9 in
Height
54.1 in
96.5
176.8
109.4
189.8
176.8 in
Length
189.8 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 650i Cabrio
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
871 lb
20.42 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 650i Cabrio
991
Generation
E64
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 650i Cabrio
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
395 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
395 hp
362 hp
BMW 650i Cabrio
325 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
325 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 650i Cabrio
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 650i Cabrio
187 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 650i Cabrio
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8.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
8.59 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
BMW 650i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 650i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
24 mpg
19 mpg
BMW 650i Cabrio
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
410 mi
Range
345 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
410 mi
345 mi
BMW 650i 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).
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).
238.7 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
183.8 kWh
238.7 kWh
BMW 650i Cabrio
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 650i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
