2008 BMW 545 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 545 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2008 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 545 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 545 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
