Car comparison

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6vsBMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10

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

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997)

Turbo 3.6

480 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2007-2008
VS

BMW M6 Convertible (E64)

5.0 V10

507 hp4999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2006-2007

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.2 L/100 km
    12.3 mpg US
    14.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    496 km
    308 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Power
480hp358kW
507hp378kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
62.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.2L/100 km12.3mpg US14.7mpg UK
22.8L/100 km10.3mpg US12.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
496km308mi
Calculated
461km286mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
4,999cc305cu in
Length
4,427mm174in
4,871mm192in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,377mm54in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,781mm109in
Front track-
1,567mm62in
Rear track-
1,584mm62in
Trunk volume-
300L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.66,000 rpm1,950-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V107,750 rpm6,100 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
17.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW

BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10 has 27 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 and BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
1,930 kg
4,255 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.64.0 s
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V104.8 s

Although BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10 has more power, Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 and BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10: 0.8 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 and BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10: 2.3 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 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
496 km
308 mi
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
461 km
286 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
4.8 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
4,871 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK
4.8 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (997)Turbo 3.6BMWM6 Convertible (E64)5.0 V10
Power
480 hp
358 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,871 mm
191.8 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Range score
496 km
308 mi
461 km
286 mi
Trunk score
-
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6BMW M6 Convertible (E64) 5.0 V10
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK15.2 L/100 km15.5 mpg US18.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km26.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi42.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal2,280 L602 US gal502 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year3,990 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 km/h (37 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 km (22 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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