The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S PDK (08 - 11) vs. BMW 640i Coupé Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 102,100
€ 75,300
€ 102,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 18.1 inches shorter, 3.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the BMW 640i Coupé.
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
BMW 640i Coupé
51.2
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
51.2 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 S
BMW 640i Coupé
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.82 %
General
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
BMW 640i Coupé
997
Generation
F13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
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
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
380 hp
316 hp
BMW 640i Coupé
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
310 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 640i Coupé
Performance
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
BMW 640i Coupé
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 640i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.1 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
8.88 lb/hp
12.1 lb/hp
BMW 640i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
BMW 640i Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
23 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 640i Coupé
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
390 mi
Range
572 mi
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
390 mi
572 mi
BMW 640i Coupé
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
144 kWh
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
193.3 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 640i Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
386 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé S
BMW 640i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
728 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
3.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
