Porsche 911 Carrera S vs BMW 340i Touring xDrive
| Category | 340i Touring xDrive | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l R6 | 3.8 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 326 / 322 | 355 / 350 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 450 / 332 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1755 / 3869 | 1468 / 3236 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 186 / 183 | 242 / 239 |
| Average price | €61,000 | €104,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | 340i Touring xDrive | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.90 | 1:14.30 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | 340i Touring xDrive | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.6 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.1 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.0 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.8 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.4 s | 13.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.5 s | 16.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s @ 90.7 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.4 s | 12.3 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | 340i Touring xDrive | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 4.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.5 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.5 s | 8.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.9 s | 9.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.5 s | 11.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.8 s | 16.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.4 s | 11.8 s |
General performance
| Category | 340i Touring xDrive | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 293 kph (182 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.61 g (6 m/s²) | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) | 67.9 kph (42.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 27 UK) | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (116 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 132 m (433 ft) | 127 m (417 ft) |
Summary
| Category | 340i Touring xDrive | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 90 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 71 | 100 |
| Overall | 82 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera S is the fastest by considerable margin.
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