2007 BMW M5 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (400 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 2007 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M5 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
