2008 BMW 650 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Porsche 911. (356 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 650 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2007 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, 2008 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911. 2008 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 650 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 650 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 356 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |