2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 370 kg more than 2006 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 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2132 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1559 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
