2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (311 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 7 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 583 kg more than 2005 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |