2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 99 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 125 2009 Porsche 911
Make BMW Porsche
Model 125 911
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2497 cc 3599 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 215 HP 409 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 7600 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 405 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 11.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 245 km/hour 310 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.4 seconds 4.3 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 1425 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1290 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.1 L/100km 12.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 67 L


 

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