2007 BMW M6 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2007 BMW M6. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 BMW M6. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M6. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M6 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M6 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 620 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4468 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |