2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 125 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |