Porsche 911 Targa (1995 – 1997) vs BMW M3 Cabriolet (1994 – 1999): specs compared
The BMW M3 Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 321 hp against 285 hp. The Porsche 911 Targa is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 275 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW M3 Cabriolet uses less fuel, from 9.1 L/100 km against 11.9 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 Targa is the lighter car, from 1,375 kg against 1,540 kg. At 4,430 mm, the BMW M3 Cabriolet is 170 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Targa.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Targa
1995 – 1997
|
BMW
M3 Cabriolet
1994 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1997 | 1994 – 1999 |
| Body style | Targa · Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 285 hp | 286 – 321 hp |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 320 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 6.6 s | 5.6 – 6.2 s |
| Top speed | 266 – 275 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.9 – 12.4 L/100 km | 9.1 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,339 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,271 mm | 2,710 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,375 – 1,400 kg | 1,540 – 1,560 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.