The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche 911 Targa 4S (17 - 18) vs. BMW 650i Convertible Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 143,100
€ 94,300
€ 143,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Porsche 911 Targa 4S is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the BMW 650i Cabrio.
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 650i Cabrio
50.9
72.9
77.9
53.7
74.6
81.9
72.9 in
Width
74.6 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
50.9 in
Height
53.7 in
96.5
177.1
112.4
192.7
177.1 in
Length
192.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 650i Cabrio
3649 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
794 lb
17.87 %
General
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 650i Cabrio
991
Generation
F12
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 650i Cabrio
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
444 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
444 hp
402 hp
BMW 650i Cabrio
406 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
406 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 650i Cabrio
Performance
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 650i Cabrio
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 650i Cabrio
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8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.05 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
8.22 lb/hp
11.05 lb/hp
BMW 650i Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 650i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
24 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 650i Cabrio
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
436 mi
Range
410 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
436 mi
410 mi
BMW 650i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
200.8 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
183.8 kWh
200.8 kWh
BMW 650i Cabrio
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 650i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
816 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
3.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
