2009 BMW M6 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (445 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (519 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M6 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
