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BMW 328i vs Porsche 911

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2016 BMW 328i

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2027 Porsche 911

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Overview

SpecBMW 328i328iPorsche 911Carrera
Selected trim328iCarrera
Body styleSedanCoupe
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission6-speed manual8-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20162027

Pricing & market

SpecBMW 328i328iPorsche 911Carrera
MSRP$38,350 (best)$135,500
Lowest listing price—$113,998 (best)
Median listing price—$204,825 (best)
Highest listing price—$469,998 (best)
For sale now06 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW 328i328iPorsche 911Carrera
Combined MPG26 MPG (best)21 MPG
City MPG22 MPG (best)18 MPG
Highway MPG34 MPG (best)25 MPG
Fuel tank15.8 gal17 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW 328i328iPorsche 911Carrera
Horsepower240 hp388 hp (best)
Torque255 lb-ft331 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L3 L (best)
CylindersI4flat 6

Size & capability

SpecBMW 328i328iPorsche 911Carrera
Seating5 seats (best)4 seats
Doors4 (best)2
Cargo volume13 cu ft (best)—
Curb weight3,320 lbs (best)3,342 lbs
Ground clearance5.5 in (best)—
Wheelbase110.6 in (best)97 in
Length182.4 in (best)179 in
Width71.3 in73 in (best)
Height56.3 in (best)51 in

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW 328i328iPorsche 911Carrera
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

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.

TrimBMW 328iPorsche 911
1

328i

$38,350 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Carrera

$135,500 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

328i SULEV

$38,350 MSRP

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

Live inventory

BMW 328i vs Porsche 911 FAQ

Which is better: 2016 BMW 328i or 2027 Porsche 911?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2016 BMW 328i 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: 2016 BMW 328i or 2027 Porsche 911?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2016 BMW 328i starts lower at $38,350. Live Porsche 911 listings start at $113,998.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2016 BMW 328i or 2027 Porsche 911?
The 2016 BMW 328i leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,350).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2016 BMW 328i or 2027 Porsche 911?
The 2016 BMW 328i leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (26).
Which has better horsepower: 2016 BMW 328i or 2027 Porsche 911?
The 2027 Porsche 911 leads on horsepower in this comparison (701).
Which has better seats: 2016 BMW 328i or 2027 Porsche 911?
The 2016 BMW 328i leads on seats in this comparison (5).