2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 171 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 325 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 473 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 67 L |