The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche 911 Targa 4S (16 - 18) vs. BMW 840d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 132,500
Porsche 911 Targa 4S (16 - 18) Porsche 911 Targa 4S
€ 108,000
 BMW 840d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 840d Cabrio
€ 132,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Porsche 911 Targa 4S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the BMW 840d Cabrio.
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 840d Cabrio
50.9
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4S (16 - 18)
72.9
77.9
52.7
Blueprint BMW 840d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
84.1
72.9 in
Width
74.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
50.9 in
Height
52.7 in
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4S (16 - 18)
96.5
177.1
Blueprint BMW 840d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
111.1
190.7
177.1 in
Length
190.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
111.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 840d Cabrio
3649 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5478 lb
Porsche 911 Targa 4S (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
827 lb
18.48 %
BMW 840d Convertible xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 840d Cabrio
991
Generation
G14
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 840d Cabrio
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
414 hp
316 hp
BMW 840d Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
369 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 840d Cabrio

Performance

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 840d Cabrio
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Targa 4S

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 840d Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
8.81 lb/hp
14.16 lb/hp
BMW 840d Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 840d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
26 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 840d Cabrio
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
662 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
470 mi
662 mi
BMW 840d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
127.6 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
170.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 840d Cabrio
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 840d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data