Your car comparison
Here's how the 2011 Porsche Boxster and the 2011 BMW Z4 measure up.
2dr Roadster
$48,100
Starting MSRP
2dr Roadster sDrive30i
$47,450
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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Door | ||
2-door | 2-door | - |
Seats | ||
2 | 2 | - |
Engine | ||
255.0-hp, 2.9-liter, Flat 6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
255.0-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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Combined MPG | ||
24 | 22 | - |
Size | ||
172.1" length, 50.9" height | 167.0" length, 50.8" height | - |
Drivetrain | ||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | - |
Exterior color |
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Exterior color | ||
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Interior color |
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Interior color | ||
Tanin Red Dark Gray / Med Gray Ocean Blue Charcoal Black Cuoio Naturale Sand Beige Gray Cocoa Sea Blue Ecru / Royal Blue Agate / Spruce Dark Blue Beige Ebony Fern Stone Grey |
Walnut Black Coral Red Canberra Beige Ivory White |
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Transmissions |
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Transmissions | ||
7-Speed A/T M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
6-Speed A/T M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
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Vehicle |
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EPA Classification | ||
Two-Seater | Two-Seater | - |
Wheels |
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Front Wheel Material | ||
Aluminum | Alloy | - |
Rear Wheel Size | ||
17 x 8.5 in | 17 x 8.0 in | - |
Front Wheel Size | ||
17 x 7.0 in | 17 x 8.0 in | - |
Rear Wheel Material | ||
Aluminum | Alloy | - |
Electrical |
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||
N/A | 147 | - |
Engine |
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Engine Type | ||
Gas Flat 6-cyl | Gas I6 | - |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||
255 @ 6400 | 255 @ 6600 | - |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||
214 @ 4400-6000 | 220 @ 2600 | - |
Displacement | ||
2.9L/177 | 3.0L/183 | - |
Mileage |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||
27 MPG | 28 MPG | - |
Cruising Range - Hwy | ||
456.30 mi | 406.00 mi | - |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||
19 MPG | 18 MPG | - |
EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Estimated Battery Range | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Cruising Range - City | ||
321.10 mi | 261.00 mi | - |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||
22 MPG | 22 MPG | - |
Suspension |
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Suspension Type - Rear | ||
MacPherson Strut | Central Link | - |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||
w/Coil Springs | w/Double-Pivot | - |
Suspension Type - Front | ||
MacPherson Strut | Strut-Type | - |
Brakes |
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||
12.5 x -TBD- in | 13.0 x 0.9 in | - |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
Yes | Yes | - |
Brake ABS System | ||
4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | - |
Brake Type | ||
Pwr | Pwr-Assisted | - |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||
Yes | Yes | - |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||
11.8 x -TBD- in | 11.8 x 0.8 in | - |
Fuel Tank |
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Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||
16.9 gal | 14.5 gal | - |
Steering |
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||
N/A | 14.4 | - |
Steering Type | ||
Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | - |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||
N/A | 35.1 ft | - |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||
N/A | 3.0 | - |
Tires |
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Front Tire Size | ||
P205/55ZR17 | P225/45R17 | - |
Rear Tire Size | ||
P235/55ZR17 | P225/45R17 | - |
Trailering |
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||
N/A | - | - |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||
N/A | - | - |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||
N/A | - | - |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||
N/A | - | - |
Weight Information |
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Base Curb Weight | ||
2943 lbs | 3241 lbs | - |
Dimensions |
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Height, Overall | ||
50.9 in | 50.8 in | - |
Passenger Capacity | ||
2 | 2 | - |
Front Leg Room | ||
N/A | 42.2 in | - |
Wheelbase | ||
95.1 in | 98.3 in | - |
Second Head Room | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Track Width, Front | ||
58.7 in | 59.5 in | - |
Front Hip Room | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Passenger Volume | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Track Width, Rear | ||
60.4 in | 61.4 in | - |
Second Shoulder Room | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||
70.9 in | 70.5 in | - |
Liftover Height | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Front Shoulder Room | ||
N/A | 53.3 in | - |
Second Hip Room | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Length, Overall | ||
172.1 in | 167.0 in | - |
Second Leg Room | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Trunk Volume | ||
19.9 ft³ | 10.9/6.4 ft³ | - |
Min Ground Clearance | ||
N/A | N/A | - |
Front Head Room | ||
N/A | 39.1 in | - |