Both the 911 Carrera and M4 Competition have a 3-litre twin-turbo engine, but differ vastly in performance.
The Porsche 911 Carrera and BMW M4 Competition, despite being base variants of their respective sports cars in India, pack serious outright performance. Our comparison looks purely at the claimed figures and compares the Porsche and BMW rivals on paper. Without much further ado, here’s how they stack up in performance, as well as price.
Porsche 911 Carrera vs BMW M4 Competition: powertrain specs
M4 Competition surpasses 911 Carrera by a wide margin
| Porsche 911 Carrera vs BMW M4 Competition: powertrain specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | 911 Carrera | M4 Competition |
| Engine | 3-litre twin-turbo flat-6 | 3-litre twin-turbo straight-6 |
| Power | 394hp | 530hp |
| Torque | 450Nm | 650Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed DCT | 8-speed AT |
| Drive type | RWD | 4WD (with RWD mode) |
| Weight | 1,520kg | 1,850kg |
The Porsche 911 Carrera and BMW M4 Competition differ vastly in their powertrain specs and performance. Adding to the contrast, the 911 is rear-engined, while the M4 Competition features a front-engine layout. The M4 produces significantly more power and torque with its 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six engine making 530hp and 650Nm, compared to the 911’s flat six, which makes 136hp and 200Nm less.
In terms of gearbox, the Porsche uses an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, which sends the output to the rear wheels only. The BMW comes with an 8-speed automatic gearbox, but it’s also fitted with a 4WD system (with an RWD mode) as standard, contributing a lot to the higher 1,850kg weight than the Porsche’s 1,520kg.
Porsche 911 Carrera vs BMW M4 Competition: acceleration, top speed
M4 hits 100kph earlier; 911 has a higher top speed
| Porsche 911 Carrera vs BMW M4 Competition: 0-100kph, 0-200kph and max speed | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | 911 Carrera | M4 Competition |
| 0 to 100kph | 4.1s (3.9s with Sport Chrono package) | 3.5s |
| 0 to 200kph | 14.4s (14.1s with Sport Chrono package) | 11.8s |
| Top speed | 294kph | 250kph (290kph M Driver’s Package) |
M4’s higher engine outputs result in faster claimed acceleration, doing the 0 to 100kph sprint in 3.5 seconds, while the 911 takes 4.1 seconds (or 3.9 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package). The M4 Competition reaches 0 to 200kph in 11.8 seconds, also quicker than the 911 Carrera’s 14.4 seconds (or 14.1 with Sport Chrono). However, the 911 Carrera has a higher top speed of 294kph, while the M4 Competition is electronically limited to 250kph (290kph with the M Driver’s Package, but still less than the Porsche).
Porsche 911 Carrera vs BMW M4 Competition: price
911 is pricier by Rs 55 lakh
| Porsche 911 Carrera vs BMW M4 Competition: price (ex showroom, before options) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | 911 Carrera | M4 Competition |
| Price (Rs) | 2.11 crore | 1.56 crore |
In conclusion, the BMW M4 Competition is not only quicker and more powerful than the Porsche 911 Carrera, but also significantly more affordable. However, the 911 stands out for its lighter weight and higher top speed.
Porsche 911 Carrera price (on road); BMW M4 Competition price (on road)
Also see:
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