The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Targa 4S (16 - 18) vs. BMW 840i Convertible Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 132,500

€ 102,500

€ 132,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,500
ⓘ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 840i Cabrio.
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 840i Cabrio
50.9
72.9
77.9
52.7
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
96.5
177.1
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 840i Cabrio
3649 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.12 %

General
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 840i Cabrio
991
Generation
G14
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 840i Cabrio
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
414 hp
335 hp
BMW 840i Cabrio
369 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 840i Cabrio
Performance
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 840i Cabrio
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 840i Cabrio
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
8.81 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
BMW 840i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 840i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
26 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 840i Cabrio
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
470 mi
Range
571 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
470 mi
571 mi
BMW 840i 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
170.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 840i Cabrio
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 840i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data