BMW M3 Coupe (1986 – 1992) vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (1988 – 1993): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 238 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 261 km/h against 248 km/h. The BMW M3 Coupe uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,450 kg. At 4,346 mm, the BMW M3 Coupe is 97 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera 4. The BMW M3 Coupe dates from 1986 – 1992, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 from 1988 – 1993.
| Specification |
BMW
M3 Coupe
1986 – 1992
|
Porsche
911 Carrera 4
1988 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1992 | 1988 – 1993 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 195 – 238 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 240 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 6.8 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 248 km/h | 261 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 – 8.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,346 mm | 4,249 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,364 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,563 mm | 2,271 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,200 – 1,240 kg | 1,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.