Car comparison

Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8vsWiesmann GT MF5 4.4 V8

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

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Porsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo S 3.8

530 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2010-2011
VS

Wiesmann GT MF5

4.4 V8

555 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2009-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    268 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    588 km
    365 mi
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Wiesmann GT MF5 4.4 V8

  • Most powerful
    555 hp
    414 kW
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    378 hp/t
    282 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8WiesmannGT MF54.4 V8
Power
530hp395kW
555hp414kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
To 99% top speed
47.1s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
50.1s99% target: 308 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.3s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
9.3s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
334hp/t249kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
378hp/t282kW/t171hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
442Nm/t296lb-ft/ton
Calculated
463Nm/t310lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
588km365mi
Calculated
543km337mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,450mm175in
4,220mm166in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,950mm77in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,180mm46in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,507mm99in
Max trunk volume
105L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
67L
70L
CO2 emissions
268g/km
299g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8Wiesmann GT MF5 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Wiesmann GT MF5 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.86,250-6,750 rpm2,100-4,250 rpm7,000 rpm
WiesmannGT MF54.4 V85,750-6,250 rpm1,500-5,650 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8WiesmannGT MF54.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.3 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.3 s
10.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.2 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.2 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
217 km/h
135 mph
209 km/h
130 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW
WiesmannGT MF54.4 V8
555 hp
414 kW

Wiesmann GT MF5 4.4 V8 has 25 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Wiesmann GT MF5 4.4 V8: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
WiesmannGT MF54.4 V8
680 Nm
502 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
WiesmannGT MF54.4 V8
1,470 kg
3,241 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)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
315 km/h
196 mph
WiesmannGT MF54.4 V8
311 km/h
193 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.83.3 s
WiesmannGT MF54.4 V83.9 s

Although Wiesmann GT MF5 4.4 V8 has more power, Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Wiesmann GT MF5 4.4 V8: 0.6 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
WiesmannGT MF54.4 V8
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Wiesmann GT MF5 4.4 V8: 1.5 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
WiesmannGT MF54.4 V8
378 hp/t
282 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)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
588 km
365 mi
WiesmannGT MF54.4 V8
543 km
337 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW
3.3 s
315 km/h
196 mph
WiesmannGT MF54.4 V8
555 hp
414 kW
3.9 s
311 km/h
193 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)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 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
WiesmannGT MF54.4 V8
Power
555 hp
414 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,220 mm
166.1 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 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)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
WiesmannGT MF54.4 V8
Power
555 hp
414 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 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)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.3 s
WiesmannGT MF54.4 V8
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
WiesmannGT MF54.4 V8
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8WiesmannGT MF54.4 V8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
555 hp
414 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.3 s
3.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 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-
Length
4,220 mm
166.1 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 in
Range score
588 km
365 mi
543 km
337 mi
CO2 score
268 g/km
299 g/km
Trunk score
105 L
3.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
378 hp/t
282 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) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8Wiesmann GT MF5 4.4 V8
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 31 g/km less CO2

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

Wiesmann GT MF5 4.4 V8

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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