The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S (12 - 15) vs. BMW M6 Convertible SMG (06 - 10)
€ 131,700
€ 123,200
€ 131,700
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 S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 15 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the BMW M6 Cabrio.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW M6 Cabrio
50.9
71.2
77.9
54.2
73
80.2
71.2 in
Width
73 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
50.9 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 S
BMW M6 Cabrio
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
1025 lb
23.19 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
424 hp
at 7500 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
424 hp
500 hp
BMW M6 Cabrio
325 lb‑ft
at 5750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
325 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M6 Cabrio
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW M6 Cabrio
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M6 Cabrio
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8.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
8.01 lb/hp
8.84 lb/hp
BMW M6 Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW M6 Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
24 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M6 Cabrio
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
410 mi
Range
296 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
410 mi
296 mi
BMW M6 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).
278.4 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
183.8 kWh
278.4 kWh
BMW M6 Cabrio
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
566 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW M6 Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
761 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
4.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
