Porsche 911 vs BMW 4 Series Comparison

Porsche 911

BMW 4 Series

How they stack

Our Take

2026 Porsche

911

2025 BMW

4 Series

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CarExpert Rating

Excellent

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

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This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.

Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the Porsche 911

Based on the BMW 4 Series 30i M SPORT

Best suitable for...

Luxury

Fun

Fuel Efficiency

63L - 67L

592 to 1045 km

59L - 60L

378 to 624 km

Warranty

3 year
warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$294,100 - $659,400

$81,100 - $254,900

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CarExpert's Take

Scott Collie

Contributor

Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

It's a sharp looker
Updated interior is a step forward
Balance of ride and handling comfort

Misses

More buttons would be better inside
Four-cylinder power not a sexy as a six
Price hikes still rankle

Reviews

Very Good

2025 BMW 4 Series review

The BMW 4 Series blends good looks on the inside and outside with refined driving dynamics, whether you're commuting or hustling.

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Specs

Type
PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO		TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
Size (cc)
2981 - 3996		1998 - 2998
Size (L)
4.0L, 3.7L, 3.6L, 3.0L		3.0L, 2.0L
Cylinders
6		6, 4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
24		16 - 24
Power
283kW - 478kW		135kW - 405kW
Power RPM
6500 - 8500		4500 - 6250
Torque
450Nm - 800Nm		300Nm - 650Nm
Torque RPM
1950 - 6300		1350 - 2750
Bore Stroke
-		94.6
Compression Ratio
-		-

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