Porsche 911 Carrera vs BMW Z4 M Coupe
| Category | BMW Z4 M Coupe | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.6 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 343 / 338 | 325 / 321 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 365 / 269 | 370 / 273 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1486 / 3276 | 1449 / 3194 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 231 / 227 | 224 / 221 |
| Average price | €68,000 | €81,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW Z4 M Coupe | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Motovision handling course | 0:19.22 | 0:19.72 |
| Bedford Autodrome West Circuit (2004 - 06/2008) | 1:27.10 | 1:28.85 |
| GingerMan Raceway | 1:41.40 | 1:37.95 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.20 | 1:15.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW Z4 M Coupe | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.9 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.3 s | 16.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.4 s | 12.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.1 s | 10.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 9.2 s @ 92.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.4 s @ 105.0 mph | 12.8 s @ 109.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW Z4 M Coupe | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 257 kph (160 mph) | 291 kph (181 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (154 ft) | 46 m (150 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW Z4 M Coupe | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 84 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera is the fastest by a small margin.
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