Car comparison

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0vsBMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 (992)

Carrera 4S 3.0

450 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2018-2024
VS

BMW M2 coupe (F87)

CS 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2020-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    306 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Lightest
    1,565 kg
    3,450 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    288 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    206 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    463 mi
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0

  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
83.1s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
62.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
286hp/t213kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km463mi
Calculated
542km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,519mm178in
4,461mm176in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,871mm74in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,693mm106in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,557mm61in
1,601mm63in
Ground clearance-
118mm5in
Trunk volume
132L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
52L
CO2 emissions
206g/km
219g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.06,250 rpm2,350-5,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
12.9 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
1,575 kg
3,472 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
306 km/h
190 mph
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.03.6 s
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.04.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0 and BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0: 0.4 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0 and BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0: 0.6 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
288 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
744 km
463 mi
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
542 km
337 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
3.6 s
306 km/h
190 mph
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,461 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
3.6 s
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.0 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 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0
288 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (992)Carrera 4S 3.0BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
4.0 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,519 mm
177.9 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,461 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
744 km
463 mi
542 km
337 mi
CO2 score
206 g/km
219 g/km
Trunk score
132 L
4.7 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
288 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 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 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (992) Carrera 4S 3.0

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 258 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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