2008 BMW 760 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 760 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (456 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 BMW 760. (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 760 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 760. (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 760. 2008 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 760 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 760 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 440 HP | 456 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.4 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 | 2105 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 89 L |