Your car comparison
Here's how the 2016 Porsche Boxster, 2015 BMW Z4, 2016 Porsche Cayman and the 2015 Porsche Boxster measure up.
2dr Roadster
$52,100
Starting MSRP
2dr Roadster sDrive28i
$48,950
Starting MSRP
2dr Cpe
$52,600
Starting MSRP
2dr Roadster
$51,400
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | ||||
| 2-door | 2-door | 2-door | 2-door | |
| Seats | ||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Engine | ||||
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265.0-hp, 2.7-liter, Flat 6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
240.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
275.0-hp, 2.7-liter, Flat 6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
265.0-hp, 2.7-liter, Flat 6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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| Combined MPG | ||||
| 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | |
| Size | ||||
| 172.2" length, 50.5" height | 166.9" length, 50.8" height | 172.4" length, 50.9" height | 172.2" length, 50.5" height | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | 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 | ||||
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Luxor Beige Black / Silver Graphite Grey Steel Gray Estoril Blue Royal Blue Beige Metropol Blue Black Black / Grey Natural Brown Agate Grey / Lime Gold Platinum Melange Ash Black Gray Ginger Espresso Agate Agate Grey / Amber Orange Charcoal / Jet Crema / Black |
Black / Orange Ivory White / Black Walnut Black Coral Red Canberra Beige |
Luxor Beige Black / Silver Graphite Grey Steel Gray Estoril Blue Royal Blue Beige Metropol Blue Black Black / Grey Natural Brown Agate Grey / Lime Gold Platinum Melange Ash Black Ginger Espresso Agate Agate Grey / Amber Orange Charcoal / Jet Crema / Black |
Luxor Beige Black / Silver Graphite Grey Steel Gray Estoril Blue Royal Blue Beige Metropol Blue Black Black / Grey Natural Brown Agate Grey / Lime Gold Platinum Melange Ash Black Gray Ginger Espresso Agate Agate Grey / Amber Orange Charcoal / Jet Crema / Black |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | ||||
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7-Speed A/T M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
M/T 6-Speed M/T 8-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
7-Speed A/T M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
7-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 Seaters | Two Seaters | Two Seaters | Two Seaters | |
Wheels |
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| Rear Wheel Size | ||||
| 18 X 9 in | 17 X 8 in | 18 X 9 in | 18 X 9 in | |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Front Wheel Material | ||||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
| Spare Wheel Size | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Front Wheel Size | ||||
| 18 X 8 in | 17 X 8 in | 18 X 8 in | 18 X 8 in | |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Electrical |
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| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||||
| 120 | 170 | 120 | 120 | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||||
| 340 | N/A | 340 | 340 | |
Engine |
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| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||||
| 265 @ 6700 | 240 @ 5000 | 275 @ 7400 | 265 @ 6700 | |
| Engine Type | ||||
| Premium Unleaded H-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded H-6 | Premium Unleaded H-6 | |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||||
| 206 @ 4400 | 260 @ 1450 | 213 @ 4500 | 206 @ 4400 | |
| Displacement | ||||
| 2.7 L/165 | 2.0 L/122 | 2.7 L/165 | 2.7 L/165 | |
Mileage |
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| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Cruising Range - City | ||||
| 338.00 mi | 319.00 mi | 338.00 mi | 338.00 mi | |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||||
| 24 MPG | 26 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||||
| 30 MPG | 34 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||||
| 20 MPG | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG | |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | ||||
| 507.00 mi | 493.00 mi | 507.00 mi | 507.00 mi | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||||
| Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | |
| Suspension Type - Front | ||||
| Strut | Strut | Strut | Strut | |
| Suspension Type - Rear | ||||
| Strut | Multi-Link | Strut | Strut | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||||
| Strut | Multi-Link | Strut | Strut | |
Brakes |
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| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| 11.8 in | 11.8 in | 11.8 in | 11.8 in | |
| Brake ABS System | ||||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | |
| Brake Type | ||||
| 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc | |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| 12.4 in | 13 in | 12.4 in | 12.4 in | |
Fuel Tank |
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| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| 16.9 gal | 14.5 gal | 16.9 gal | 16.9 gal | |
Steering |
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| Steering Type | ||||
| Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||||
| 36.4 ft | 35.1 ft | 36.4 ft | 36.4 ft | |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Tires |
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| Spare Tire Size | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Rear Tire Size | ||||
| P265/45ZR18 | P225/45VR17 | P265/45ZR18 | P265/45ZR18 | |
| Front Tire Size | ||||
| P235/45ZR18 | P225/45VR17 | P235/45ZR18 | P235/45ZR18 | |
Trailering |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | ||||
| 2888 lbs | 3263 lbs | 2888 lbs | 2888 lbs | |
Dimensions |
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| Trunk Volume | ||||
| 9.9 ft³ | 8 ft³ | N/A | 9.9 ft³ | |
| Liftover Height | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Second Shoulder Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Length, Overall | ||||
| 172.2 in | 166.9 in | 172.4 in | 172.2 in | |
| Wheelbase | ||||
| 97.4 in | 98.3 in | 97.4 in | 97.4 in | |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Front Head Room | ||||
| 38.6 in | 39.1 in | N/A | 38.6 in | |
| Second Leg Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||||
| 70.9 in | 70.5 in | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | |
| Second Hip Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Track Width, Rear | ||||
| 60.5 in | 61.4 in | 60.5 in | 60.5 in | |
| Passenger Volume | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 48 ft³ | N/A | |
| Min Ground Clearance | ||||
| 4.3 in | N/A | 4.3 in | 4.3 in | |
| Front Leg Room | ||||
| 42.6 in | 42.2 in | N/A | 42.6 in | |
| Height, Overall | ||||
| 50.5 in | 50.8 in | 50.9 in | 50.5 in | |
| Front Shoulder Room | ||||
| 51.7 in | 53.3 in | N/A | 51.7 in | |
| Track Width, Front | ||||
| 60.1 in | 59.5 in | 60.1 in | 60.1 in | |
| Front Hip Room | ||||
| 53.4 in | N/A | N/A | 53.4 in | |
| Second Head Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |