Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0vsBMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 (991 II)

Carrera 4 GTS 3.0

450 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2017-2018
VS

BMW M4 (F82)

CS 3.0

460 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    308 km/h
    191 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    297 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    192 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    788 km
    490 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0

  • Most powerful
    460 hp
    343 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
Power
450hp336kW
460hp343kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
59.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
12.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
297hp/t221kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
380Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
788km490mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,528mm178in
4,672mm184in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,284mm51in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,812mm111in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance-
121mm5in
Trunk volume-
445L
Max trunk volume
385L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
67L
60L
CO2 emissions
192g/km
197g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.06,500 rpm2,150-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.06,250 rpm4,000-5,380 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
12.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
Likely limited
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
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0 has 10 hp more than Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0 and BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
1,580 kg
3,483 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 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
BMWM4 (F82)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 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.03.6 s
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.03.9 s

Although BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0 has more power, Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0 and BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0: 0.3 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 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
788 km
490 mi
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW
3.9 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 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991 II) 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 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
3.6 s
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
3.9 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 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 4 GTS 3.0BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
308 km/h191 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
788 km
490 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
192 g/km
197 g/km
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 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 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 4 GTS 3.0

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 74 km (46 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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