The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S PDK (12 - 15) vs. BMW 640i Gran Coupé Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 115,800

€ 79,900

€ 115,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 20.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the BMW 640i Gran Coupé.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
51
72.9
77.9
54.8
74.6
81.9
72.9 in
Width
74.6 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
51 in
Height
54.8 in
96.5
176.8
116.9
197.1
176.8 in
Length
197.1 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
3395 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
15.61 %

General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
991
Generation
F06
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 7400 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
395 hp
316 hp
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
325 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
185 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640i Gran Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.73 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
8.59 lb/hp
12.73 lb/hp
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
26 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
464 mi
Range
557 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
464 mi
557 mi
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
147.7 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
172.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé 4S
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
783 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data