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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (341 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 70 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 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (288 Nm @ 4400 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 2978 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 300 HP 341 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 288 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 284 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.8 seconds 4.9 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1600 kg 1530 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 9.1 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.1 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 67 L


 

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