2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2013 BMW X5. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X5. (407 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
