2008 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Porsche 911

To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 2 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 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 2006 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 320 2006 Porsche 911
Make BMW Porsche
Model 320 911
Year Released 2008 2006
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2171 cc 3589 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 326 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 11.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 226 km/hour 285 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.3 seconds 5.2 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1735 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.9 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 67 L