Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 (992) S/T 4.0

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

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Porsche 911 (997)

Turbo 3.6

480 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2009
VS

Porsche 911 (992)

S/T 4.0

525 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2023-2024

Comparison overview

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

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Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    493 km
    306 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 911 (992) S/T 4.0

  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    380 hp/t
    284 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    132 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.0
Power
480hp358kW
525hp391kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
465Nm343lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
63.5s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
10.6s
Calculated
11.2s
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
380hp/t284kW/t173hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
383Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
493km306mi
Calculated
464km288mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,573mm180in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,279mm50in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,457mm97in
Front track-
1,601mm63in
Rear track-
1,553mm61in
Trunk volume-
132L
Max trunk volume
105L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
67L
64L
CO2 emissions
326g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (992) S/T 4.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (992) S/T 4.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.66,000 rpm1,950 rpm6,250 rpm
Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.08,500 rpm6,300 rpm9,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
11.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.0
525 hp
391 kW

Porsche 911 (992) S/T 4.0 has 45 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 (992) S/T 4.0: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.0
465 Nm
343 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.0
1,380 kg
3,042 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.0
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.63.7 s
Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.03.7 s

Although Porsche 911 (992) S/T 4.0 has more power, Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.0
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.0
380 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
493 km
306 mi
Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.0
464 km
288 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6
480 hp
358 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.0
525 hp
391 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.0
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.0
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (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 (997)Turbo 3.6
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
3.7 s
Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.0
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 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 (997)Turbo 3.6
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.0
380 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (992)S/T 4.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,573 mm
180.0 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
Range score
493 km
306 mi
464 km
288 mi
CO2 score
326 g/km
-
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
380 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 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 (997) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (992) S/T 4.0
Consumption13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.80 LC100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.30 LC100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,570 LC/year3,623 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 155 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 (992) S/T 4.0

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Has 84 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 27 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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