2007 BMW 745 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW 745 is newer by 2 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 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2007 BMW 745. (326 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 745 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 745 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 745 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
