2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (439 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 279 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 6 series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche 911 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4478 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
