2007 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 335 would be higher. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 335 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
