2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (409 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M3 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 409 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 405 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |