BMW Z4 vs Porsche 911
Overview | |
MSRP$49,700 | MSRP$97,400 |
Listings1135 | Listings5233 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryA 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 SummaryA 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 | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 379 hp H6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower379 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 379 hp H6 |
Torque294 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque331 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower379 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space9.9 cu ft | Cargo Space4.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3287 lbs | Curb Weight3354 lbs |
Height51.4 in | Height51.2 in |
Length170.7 in | Length177.9 in |
Width79.7 in | Width79.7 in |
Wheelbase97.2 in | Wheelbase96.5 in |
Maximum Payload593 lbs | Maximum Payload967 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $49,700 | $97,400 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 3.0L 379 hp H6 |
Torque | 294 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 331 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 379 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 9.9 cu ft | 4.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3287 lbs | 3354 lbs |
Height | 51.4 in | 51.2 in |
Length | 170.7 in | 177.9 in |
Width | 79.7 in | 79.7 in |
Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 96.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 593 lbs | 967 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |

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