2006 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 1 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 66 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 350 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 730 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |