MG XPower (2004 – 2005) vs Porsche 911 Carrera S (2004 – 2008): specs compared
The MG XPower is the more powerful of the two, with up to 405 hp against 355 hp. The Porsche 911 Carrera S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 293 km/h against 282 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,495 kg. At 4,481 mm, the MG XPower is 54 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera S.
| Specification |
MG
XPower
2004 – 2005
|
Porsche
911 Carrera S
2004 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2005 | 2004 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 320 – 405 hp | 355 hp |
| Torque | 409 – 510 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 – 5.4 s | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 266 – 282 km/h | 293 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.5 – 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,481 mm | 4,427 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,808 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,495 – 1,540 kg | 1,420 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.