2009 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 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 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 110 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 335. 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 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 335 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |