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Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 SvsBMW E9 3.0CS

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 911 Coupe (F)

2.3 S

190 hp2341 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1972-1973
VS

BMW E9

3.0CS

180 hp2985 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1971-1975

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,075 kg
    2,370 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

BMW E9 3.0CS

  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    643 km
    399 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 SBMWE93.0CS
Power
190hp142kW
180hp134kW
Torque
209Nm154lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,075kg2,370lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
77.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
95.4s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
26.9s
Calculated
51.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
608km378mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,341cc143cu in
2,985cc182cu in
Length
4,147mm163in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,610mm63in
1,670mm66in
Height
1,320mm52in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,271mm89in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,372mm54in
1,446mm57in
Rear track
1,354mm53in
1,402mm55in
Ground clearance
150mm6in
-
Trunk volume-
450L
Max trunk volume
200L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 SBMW E9 3.0CSPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S: Power / Torque
  • BMW E9 3.0CS: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S6,500 rpm5,200 rpm7,300 rpm
BMWE93.0CS6,000 rpm3,700 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 SBMWE93.0CS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.9 s
51.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
190 hp
142 kW
BMWE93.0CS
180 hp
134 kW

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S has 10 hp more than BMW E9 3.0CS.

The biggest power difference is between BMW E9 3.0CS and Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
209 Nm
154 lb-ft
BMWE93.0CS
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
BMWE93.0CS
1,400 kg
3,086 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMWE93.0CS
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S7.0 s
BMWE93.0CS8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S and BMW E9 3.0CS: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CS
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S and BMW E9 3.0CS: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMWE93.0CS
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
608 km
378 mi
BMWE93.0CS
643 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMWE93.0CS
180 hp
134 kW
8.2 s
213 km/h
132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
BMWE93.0CS
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CS
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
BMWE93.0CS
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 S
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CS
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Coupe (F)2.3 SBMWE93.0CS
Power
190 hp
142 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
209 Nm
154 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
608 km
378 mi
643 km
399 mi
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 SBMW E9 3.0CS
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW E9 3.0CS

  • Has 51 Nm more
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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