BMW Z4 2006 vs Porsche 911 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 343 HP | 325 HP | |
| Torque: | 365 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
| BMW Z4 engine produces 18 HP more power than Porsche 911, but torque is 5 NM less than Porsche 911. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW Z4 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche 911, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 165 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW Z4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Porsche 911. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 450 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Porsche 911 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.27 m | 1.31 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 32 cm shorter than the Porsche 911, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 135 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW Z4 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Porsche 911. The Porsche 911 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Porsche 911, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Porsche 911 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z4 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Porsche 911, so Porsche 911 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 45 000 | |
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