BMW 328 vs. Porsche Boxster

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2016 BMW 328
$38,350
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$52,100
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$38,350
Starting MSRP
$52,100
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Premium Gasoline H-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
22 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
240 hp
Horsepower
265 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
2
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

255 @ 1250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
206 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
240 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
265 @ 6700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0 L/122
Displacement
2.7 L/165
Displacement
-
Displacement
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Premium Gasoline H-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
7-Speed A/T
M/T
6-Speed M/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
22 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P225/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
P265/45ZR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
P225/50VR17
Front Tire Size
P235/45ZR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size

Suspension

Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type

Measurements

13 ft³
Trunk Volume
5 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
4 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
62 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
56 in
Height, Overall
51 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
183 in
Length, Overall
172 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
111 in
Wheelbase
97 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
38 in
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
52 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
40 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
N/A
Passenger Volume
N/A
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
2
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,360 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,888 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Entertainment

-
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

170
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
900
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
340
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2016 BMW 328 or the 2016 Porsche Boxster?

The 2016 BMW 328 and the 2016 Porsche Boxster are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 BMW 328 or the 2016 Porsche Boxster?

The 2016 BMW 328 and the 2016 Porsche Boxster both get 26 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2016 BMW 328 or the 2016 Porsche Boxster?

The 2016 BMW 328 is cheaper than the 2016 Porsche Boxster with a $38,350 starting MSRP versus a $52,100 starting MSRP.

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