2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 BMW X6
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2013 BMW X6. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X6.
Because 2013 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 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, 2013 BMW X6 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2013 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | X6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3824 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
