The Comparative Analysis :

Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (08 - 12) vs. BMW 650i Convertible Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 117,400
Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (08 - 12) Porsche 911 Targa 4S
€ 95,900
 BMW 650i Convertible Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 650i Cabrio
€ 117,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,900

ⓘ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 18.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the BMW 650i Cabrio.
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 650i Cabrio
51.2
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (08 - 12)
72.9
80.8
53.7
Blueprint BMW 650i Convertible Automatic (12 - 13)
74.6
81.9
72.9 in
Width
74.6 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
51.2 in
Height
53.7 in
Blueprint Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (08 - 12)
92.5
174.6
Blueprint BMW 650i Convertible Automatic (12 - 13)
112.4
192.7
174.6 in
Length
192.7 in
92.5 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 650i Cabrio
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
Porsche 911 Targa 4S PDK (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
816 lb
18.37 %
BMW 650i Convertible Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 650i Cabrio
997
Generation
F12
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 650i Cabrio
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
380 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
380 hp
444 hp
BMW 650i Cabrio
310 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
310 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 650i Cabrio

Performance

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 650i Cabrio
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Targa 4S

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 650i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
9.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
9.54 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW 650i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 650i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
22 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 650i Cabrio
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
389 mi
Range
489 mi
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
389 mi
489 mi
BMW 650i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
168.7 kWh
Porsche 911 Targa 4S
202.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW 650i Cabrio
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
404 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Porsche 911 Targa 4S
BMW 650i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
672 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data