The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S PDK (08 - 11) vs. BMW 650i Convertible Sport-Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 113,400
€ 91,600
€ 113,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,600
ⓘ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 15.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the BMW 650i Cabrio.
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 650i Cabrio
51.2
71.2
79.1
54.1
73
80.2
71.2 in
Width
73 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
51.2 in
Height
54.1 in
92.5
174.6
109.4
189.8
174.6 in
Length
189.8 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 650i Cabrio
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
16.53 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 650i Cabrio
997
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
6-speed automatic 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
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
380 hp
362 hp
BMW 650i Cabrio
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
310 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 650i Cabrio
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 650i Cabrio
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 650i Cabrio
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9.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
9.37 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
BMW 650i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 650i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
23 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 650i Cabrio
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
386 mi
Range
399 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
386 mi
399 mi
BMW 650i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
206.5 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
195.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
BMW 650i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible S
BMW 650i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
672 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
3.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
