2009 BMW M3 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
