2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster 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, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW MM Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | MM Roadster | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
