BMW M2 vs. Porsche Cayman
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Highlights
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$68,200
Starting MSRP
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$52,600
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded H-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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16 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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473 hp
Horsepower
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275 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Engine Type
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Premium Unleaded H-6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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406 @ 2650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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213 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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3.0 L/183
Displacement
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2.7 L/165
Displacement
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Displacement
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473 @ 6250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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275 @ 7400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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M/T
6-Speed M/T 8-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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7-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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16 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P275/35YR19
Front Tire Size
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P235/45ZR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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19 X 9.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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20 X 10.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P285/30YR20
Rear Tire Size
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P265/45ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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48 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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108 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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32 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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180 in
Length, Overall
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172 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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4
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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40 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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35 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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55 in
Height, Overall
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51 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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Weight & Capacity
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,814 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,888 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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340
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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15 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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15 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 BMW M2 or the 2016 Porsche Cayman?
The 2026 BMW M2 is more reliable than the 2016 Porsche Cayman according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 M2 versus a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2016 Cayman.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 BMW M2 or the 2016 Porsche Cayman?
The 2016 Porsche Cayman is more fuel efficient than the 2026 BMW M2 with 26 MPG combined versus 19 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 BMW M2 or the 2016 Porsche Cayman?
The 2016 Porsche Cayman is cheaper than the 2026 BMW M2 with a $52,600 starting MSRP versus a $68,200 starting MSRP.
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