2009 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
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 | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |