2004 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (355 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |