Car comparison

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7vsBMW E9 3.0CSi

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

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Porsche 911 Coupe (F)

Carrera RS 2.7

210 hp2687 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1972-1973
VS

BMW E9

3.0CSi

200 hp2985 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1971-1975

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,075 kg
    2,370 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

BMW E9 3.0CSi

  • Highest torque
    277 Nm
    204 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7BMWE93.0CSi
Power
210hp157kW
200hp149kW
Torque
255Nm188lb-ft
277Nm204lb-ft
Curb weight
1,075kg2,370lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
93.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
661km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,687cc164cu in
2,985cc182cu in
Length
4,147mm163in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,652mm65in
1,670mm66in
Height
1,320mm52in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,271mm89in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,372mm54in
1,446mm57in
Rear track
1,394mm55in
1,402mm55in
Ground clearance
150mm6in
-
Trunk volume-
450L
Max trunk volume
200L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7BMW E9 3.0CSiPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7: Power / Torque
  • BMW E9 3.0CSi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.76,300 rpm5,100 rpm7,300 rpm
BMWE93.0CSi5,500 rpm4,300 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7BMWE93.0CSi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
41.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
210 hp
157 kW
BMWE93.0CSi
200 hp
149 kW

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 has 10 hp more than BMW E9 3.0CSi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW E9 3.0CSi and Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
255 Nm
188 lb-ft
BMWE93.0CSi
277 Nm
204 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
BMWE93.0CSi
1,420 kg
3,131 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)Carrera RS 2.7
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMWE93.0CSi
220 km/h
137 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)Carrera RS 2.76.3 s
BMWE93.0CSi7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 and BMW E9 3.0CSi: 1.4 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)Carrera RS 2.7
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CSi
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

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)Carrera RS 2.7
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
BMWE93.0CSi
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
210 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMWE93.0CSi
200 hp
149 kW
7.7 s
220 km/h
137 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)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
BMWE93.0CSi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CSi
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 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)Carrera RS 2.7
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
BMWE93.0CSi
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
7.7 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)Carrera RS 2.7
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWE93.0CSi
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7BMWE93.0CSi
Power
210 hp
157 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
255 Nm
188 lb-ft
277 Nm
204 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
-
661 km
410 mi
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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) Carrera RS 2.7BMW E9 3.0CSi
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 55 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 3.0CSi

  • Has 22 Nm more
  • Has 250 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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