2008 BMW 540 vs. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540. 2008 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 540 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5733 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 604 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
