2011 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2011 BMW 730 and 2011 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2011 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 2011 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 730 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 730 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5212 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 67 L |
