2009 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 1 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 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 90 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | 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 | 127 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |