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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0vsBMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992)

Carrera 4 GTS 3.0

480 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2021-2024
VS

BMW M4 Convertible (G83)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    307 km/h
    191 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    288 hp/t
    215 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    677 km
    421 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
480hp358kW
510hp380kW
Torque
570Nm420lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,065kg4,553lb
2,345kg5,170lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
91.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
49.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
266hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
677km421mi
Calculated
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,533mm178in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,887mm74in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,857mm112in
Front track-
1,617mm64in
Rear track-
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance-
121mm5in
Trunk volume
163L
300L
Max trunk volume-
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 GTS 3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
13.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0 and BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
1,920 kg
4,233 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 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 has more power, Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0 and BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0: 0.2 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 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
163 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,533 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 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 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 GTS 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 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
3.5 s
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
3.7 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 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (992)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
307 km/h191 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
163 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,533 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
677 km
421 mi
578 km
359 mi
Trunk score
163 L
5.8 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (992) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 98 km (61 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 137 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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