BMW 318i vs Porsche 911
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Porsche 911
Overview
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 318i | Carrera |
| Body style | Sedan | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 1998 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $135,500 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $113,998 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $204,825 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $469,998 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 6 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal | 17 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 388 hp (best) |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.9 L | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | flat 6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | — | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Curb weight | 2,954 lbs (best) | 3,342 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (best) | 97 in |
| Length | 174.5 in | 179 in (best) |
| Width | 66.9 in | 73 in (best) |
| Height | 54.8 in (best) | 51 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 318i318i | Porsche 911Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 318i | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 318i $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Carrera $135,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Carrera $149,400 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Carrera T $148,000 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Carrera T $161,900 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Carrera S $156,200 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Carrera S $170,100 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Carrera 4S $164,500 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Carrera 4S $178,400 MSRP |
| 9 | — | 4S $180,200 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Carrera GTS $181,000 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Carrera GTS $194,900 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Carrera 4 GTS $189,300 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Carrera 4 GTS $203,300 MSRP |
| 14 | — | 911 4 GTS $203,300 MSRP |
| 15 | — | GT3 $235,800 MSRP |
| 16 | — | GT3 $235,800 MSRP |
| 17 | — | GT3 $273,000 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Turbo S $270,300 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Turbo S $284,300 MSRP |
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BMW 318i vs Porsche 911 FAQ
- Which is better: 1998 BMW 318i or 2027 Porsche 911?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 1998 BMW 318i vs 2027 Porsche 911 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 1998 BMW 318i or 2027 Porsche 911?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 1998 BMW 318i starts lower at $0. Live Porsche 911 listings start at $113,998.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 1998 BMW 318i or 2027 Porsche 911?
- The 1998 BMW 318i leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 1998 BMW 318i or 2027 Porsche 911?
- The 1998 BMW 318i leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 1998 BMW 318i or 2027 Porsche 911?
- The 2027 Porsche 911 leads on horsepower in this comparison (701).
- Which has better seats: 1998 BMW 318i or 2027 Porsche 911?
- The 2027 Porsche 911 leads on seats in this comparison (4).