Compare performance (530 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 138,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Porsche 911 Convertible?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
BMW 3 Series Touring is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Porsche 911 Convertible costs 138,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 96,943 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche 911 Convertible with 10.5 L/100km. The difference is about 8 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Porsche 911 Convertible offers markedly more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Convertible is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.6 s, while the BMW 3 Series Touring takes 3.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Convertible delivers a bit more torque with 800 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: BMW 3 Series Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Porsche 911 Convertible is barely lighter – 1,572 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers noticeably more boot space – 500 L compared to 373 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries visibly more – 520 kg compared to 345 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.
The BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
detailsThe Porsche 911 Cabriolet transforms the iconic silhouette into an open‑air weapon, offering roof-down glamour and razor-sharp handling that still feels perfectly composed on normal roads. It’s the kind of car that serves daily duties with surprising ease while delivering intoxicating engine music and a grin factor that makes every trip feel like a small victory.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
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Price
138,000 - 244,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
10.5 - 13.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
237 - 310 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Convertible
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 4
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,572 - 1,900 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
163 - 373 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
195 - 345 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
394 - 711 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.6 - 4.7 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
450 - 800 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
290 - 523 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Porsche
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