BMW 328 vs. Porsche Boxster
$38,350
$52,100
Highlights
| 2016 BMW 328 | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$38,350
|
$52,100
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Premium Gasoline H-6
|
| MPG |
22 City / 34 Hwy
|
22 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
240 hp
|
265 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2016 BMW 328 | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Premium Gasoline H-6
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.7 L/165
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
255 @ 1250
|
206 @ 4400
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
240 @ 5000
|
265 @ 6700
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
22 City / 34 Hwy
|
22 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2016 BMW 328 | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
18 X 9 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/50VR17
|
P265/45ZR18
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/50VR17
|
P235/45ZR18
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2016 BMW 328 | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2016 BMW 328 | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2016 BMW 328 | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
53 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
61 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
51 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
71 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
43 in
|
| Wheelbase |
111 in
|
97 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
52 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
2
|
| Trunk Volume |
13 ft³
|
5 ft³
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
4 in
|
| Length, Overall |
183 in
|
172 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2016 BMW 328 | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,360 lbs
|
2,888 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2016 BMW 328 | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2016 BMW 328 | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2016 BMW 328 | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
170
|
120
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
900
|
340
|
Brakes
| 2016 BMW 328 | 2016 Porsche Boxster | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
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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