The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé PDK (08 - 11) vs. BMW 640i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 89,000
€ 85,300
€ 89,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 18.1 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the BMW 640i Coupé.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
BMW 640i Coupé
51.6
71.2
79.1
53.9
74.6
81.9
71.2 in
Width
74.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
51.6 in
Height
53.9 in
92.5
174.6
112.4
192.7
174.6 in
Length
192.7 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
BMW 640i Coupé
3351 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
17.38 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
BMW 640i Coupé
997
Generation
F13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
BMW 640i 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
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
340 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
340 hp
316 hp
BMW 640i Coupé
288 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
288 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 640i Coupé
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
BMW 640i Coupé
178 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 640i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
9.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.84 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
9.86 lb/hp
12.84 lb/hp
BMW 640i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
BMW 640i Coupé
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
24 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 640i Coupé
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
544 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
406 mi
544 mi
BMW 640i Coupé
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
151.6 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
185.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 640i Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé
BMW 640i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
728 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
3.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
