2009 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 2 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2009 BMW 318. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |