2008 BMW M5 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2008 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW M5 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M5 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |