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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
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 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 7 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 | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| 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 | 9.1 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
