Head to head
BMW i3 vs Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
The BMW i3 is a compact electric hatchback (2013-2022). The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is a open-top sports car.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| BMW i3 | Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 125kW/135kW electric motor | 389hp (394PS) |
| Top speed | 93mph (150km/h), electronically limited | 181mph (292km/h) |
| Battery | 42.2kWh (120Ah, later cars) | - |
| Range | up to 192 miles (309km) BEV (WLTP) | - |
| Kerb weight | from 1345kg | - |
| Engine | - | 3.0 litre twin-turbo flat-six |
| 0-100km/h | - | 4.1 seconds |
Sources: BMW i3, Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the i3 if...
BMW's first mass-production electric car, built on a bespoke carbon-fibre passenger cell. Specialist EV hire fleets still run i3s as a compact, characterful city car, distinct from the unrelated i3 saloon BMW launched under the same name in 2026.
Listed by
- Specialist Vehicle Hire - Portsmouth
Buy or hire the 911 Carrera Cabriolet if...
The open-top version of Porsche's core sports car, offered by prestige and wedding car hire fleets as an occasion car for good-weather driving. The folding fabric roof lowers in seconds without giving up the coupe's driving feel.
Listed by
- Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the BMW i3 and the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet?
The BMW i3 is a compact electric hatchback (2013-2022); the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is a open-top sports car.
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