2021 BMW 4 Series vs 2020 Porsche 911

2020 Porsche 911
2020 Porsche 911
$97,400MSRP
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2021 BMW 4 Series
2021 BMW 4 Series
$45,600MSRP
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2020 Porsche 911
$97,400MSRP
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2021 BMW 4 Series
$45,600MSRP
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MSRP

$97,400

MSRP

$45,600

Average price

$151,350

Average price

$48,522

Listings

15

Listings

22
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10

Expert reviews

6.8 out of 10
Pros
  • Fun to drive
  • Stylish design
  • Manual transmission available
Cons
  • Interior materials feel cheap
  • Advanced safety features are not standard

2020 Porsche 911 Reviews Summary

A new Porsche 911 is a historic event deserving a ticker-tape parade. Its humble, altogether feeble beginnings as the Porsche 356, a Volkswagen Beetle offshoot, have progressed over six decades as the reigning champion of all sports cars. The 911 is the standard for exacting engineering, performance, and an iconic design that copies no other car in the world. Praise! Most cars aren't so deserving. There are some drawbacks to the 2020 911, the eighth-generation model known to enthusiasts as the 992. But sorry, negative Nancies, there aren't many.

2021 BMW 4 Series Reviews Summary

The 2021 BMW 4 Series represents how, for better or worse, BMW has changed. The 4 Series name has been around since the 2014 model year when it was introduced for the former 3 Series coupe and convertible. Earlier two-door 3 Series models built BMW’s reputation, with excellent handling, smooth yet powerful engines, and understated styling.

The redesigned second-generation 4 Series departs dramatically from that template. It’s bigger and more luxurious, with garish styling and a greater reliance on technology for performance. The car’s rivals haven’t changed though. It still competes against the Audi A5, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Lexus RC, and Infiniti Q60 for buyers willing to sacrifice a bit of practicality to make a fashion statement.

As before, the 4 Series is available in coupe and convertible body styles—the latter with a soft-top instead of the previous retractable hardtop. Both body styles are offered in four-cylinder 430i and six-cylinder M440i configurations, with high-performance M4 variants also offered. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the cabrio models, while xDrive all-wheel drive is mandatory on the coupe in Canada. Our test drive was in a 430i xDrive coupe.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.0L 379 hp H6

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

4

Seating Capacity

4

Horsepower

379 hp @ 6500 rpm

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

MPG City

18

MPG City

26

MPG Highway

24

MPG Highway

34
2020 Porsche 911
2020 Porsche 911
$97,400MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 BMW 4 Series
2021 BMW 4 Series
$45,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Porsche 911
$97,400MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 BMW 4 Series
$45,600MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$97,400
$45,600
Average price
$151,350
$48,522
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.8
4.3
Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10

Read full review

6.8 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Fun to drive
  • Stylish design
  • Manual transmission available
Cons
  • Interior materials feel cheap
  • Advanced safety features are not standard
Summary
A new Porsche 911 is a historic event deserving a ticker-tape parade. Its humble, altogether feeble beginnings as the Porsche 356, a Volkswagen Beetle offshoot, have progressed over six decades as the reigning champion of all sports cars. The 911 is the standard for exacting engineering, performance, and an iconic design that copies no other car in the world. Praise! Most cars aren't so deserving. There are some drawbacks to the 2020 911, the eighth-generation model known to enthusiasts as the 992. But sorry, negative Nancies, there aren't many.

The 2021 BMW 4 Series represents how, for better or worse, BMW has changed. The 4 Series name has been around since the 2014 model year when it was introduced for the former 3 Series coupe and convertible. Earlier two-door 3 Series models built BMW’s reputation, with excellent handling, smooth yet powerful engines, and understated styling.

The redesigned second-generation 4 Series departs dramatically from that template. It’s bigger and more luxurious, with garish styling and a greater reliance on technology for performance. The car’s rivals haven’t changed though. It still competes against the Audi A5, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Lexus RC, and Infiniti Q60 for buyers willing to sacrifice a bit of practicality to make a fashion statement.

As before, the 4 Series is available in coupe and convertible body styles—the latter with a soft-top instead of the previous retractable hardtop. Both body styles are offered in four-cylinder 430i and six-cylinder M440i configurations, with high-performance M4 variants also offered. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the cabrio models, while xDrive all-wheel drive is mandatory on the coupe in Canada. Our test drive was in a 430i xDrive coupe.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
3.0L 379 hp H6
2.0L 255 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
4
4
Horsepower
379 hp @ 6500 rpm
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG City
18
26
MPG Highway
24
34
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