Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8vsPorsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera S 3.8

400 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2015
VS

Porsche 911 Dakar (992)

3.0

480 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8

  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    674 km
    419 mi
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    299 hp/t
    223 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
400hp298kW
480hp358kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.5s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
41.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
13.0s
Calculated
12.0s
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
674km419mi
Calculated
638km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,530mm178in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,338mm53in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
161mm6in
Trunk volume
340L
132L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
67L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.87,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 s
12.0 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
480 hp
358 kW

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 has 80 hp more than Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8 and Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
1,605 kg
3,538 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)Carrera S 3.8
304 km/h
189 mph
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.84.5 s
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.03.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8: 1.1 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)Carrera S 3.8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8 and Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0: 1.0 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 (991)Carrera S 3.8
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
674 km
419 mi
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
638 km
396 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
304 km/h
189 mph
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)Carrera S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,338 mm
52.7 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 (991)Carrera S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 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)Carrera S 3.8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.4 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)Carrera S 3.8
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
400 hp
298 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
3.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,338 mm
52.7 in
Range score
674 km
419 mi
638 km
396 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 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) Carrera S 3.8Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 49 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 208 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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