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BMW Z4 vs Porsche 911

2020 BMW Z4
2020 BMW Z4
$49,700MSRP
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2020 Porsche 911
2020 Porsche 911
$97,400MSRP
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2020 BMW Z4
$49,700MSRP
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2020 Porsche 911
$97,400MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$49,700

MSRP

$97,400

Listings

1135

Listings

5233

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Great handling

Cons

  • Outdated technology

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Stylish design

  • Manual transmission available

Cons

  • Interior materials feel cheap

  • Advanced safety features are not standard

Reviews Summary

A redesign is never really complete until you have the full engine lineup involved. With last year’s redesign of the Z4, BMW left the iconic inline 6-cylinder engine on the shelf, leaving only 4-cylinder power for the punchy little roadster. This year, the I6 returns with the M40i trim, promising plenty of power to please the people.

Reviews Summary

A new Porsche 911 is a historic event deserving a ticker-tape parade. Its humble, altogether feeble beginnings as the Porsche 356, a Volkswagen Beetle offshoot, have progressed over six decades as the reigning champion of all sports cars. The 911 is the standard for exacting engineering, performance, and an iconic design that copies no other car in the world. Praise! Most cars aren't so deserving. There are some drawbacks to the 2020 911, the eighth-generation model known to enthusiasts as the 992. But sorry, negative Nancies, there aren't many.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Engine

3.0L 379 hp H6

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

2

Seating Capacity

4

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

379 hp @ 6500 rpm

MPG City

24

MPG City

18

MPG Highway

32

MPG Highway

24
2020 BMW Z4
2020 BMW Z4
$49,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Porsche 911
2020 Porsche 911
$97,400MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 BMW Z4
$49,700MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Porsche 911
$97,400MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$49,700
$97,400
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.6

4.7

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10

Read full review

8.7 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Great handling

Cons

  • Outdated technology

Pros

  • Fun to drive

  • Stylish design

  • Manual transmission available

Cons

  • Interior materials feel cheap

  • Advanced safety features are not standard

Summary
A redesign is never really complete until you have the full engine lineup involved. With last year’s redesign of the Z4, BMW left the iconic inline 6-cylinder engine on the shelf, leaving only 4-cylinder power for the punchy little roadster. This year, the I6 returns with the M40i trim, promising plenty of power to please the people.
A new Porsche 911 is a historic event deserving a ticker-tape parade. Its humble, altogether feeble beginnings as the Porsche 356, a Volkswagen Beetle offshoot, have progressed over six decades as the reigning champion of all sports cars. The 911 is the standard for exacting engineering, performance, and an iconic design that copies no other car in the world. Praise! Most cars aren't so deserving. There are some drawbacks to the 2020 911, the eighth-generation model known to enthusiasts as the 992. But sorry, negative Nancies, there aren't many.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 255 hp I4
3.0L 379 hp H6
Drive Train
RWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
2
4
Horsepower
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
379 hp @ 6500 rpm
MPG City
24
18
MPG Highway
32
24
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