BMW 6 Series Coupe (1978 – 1989) vs Porsche 928 (1978 – 1982): specs compared
The Porsche 928 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 218 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 225 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,501 kg. At 4,755 mm, the BMW 6 Series Coupe is 307 mm longer than the Porsche 928.
| Specification |
BMW
6 Series Coupe
1978 – 1989
|
Porsche
928
1978 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1989 | 1978 – 1982 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 218 hp | 240 hp |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,755 mm | 4,448 mm |
| Width | 1,753 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,384 mm | 1,313 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,501 kg | 1,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.