BMW M4 vs. Porsche 718 Cayman
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$82,200
Starting MSRP
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$75,400
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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16 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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473 hp
Horsepower
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300 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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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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3.0 L/183
Displacement
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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Displacement
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473 @ 6250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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300 @ 6500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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406 @ 2650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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280 @ 1950
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
6-Speed M/T 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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20 City / 25 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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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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P285/35YR19
Rear Tire Size
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P265/45ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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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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Forged Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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18 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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Forged Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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P275/40YR18
Front Tire Size
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P235/45ZR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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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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19 X 10.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 9.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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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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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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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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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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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
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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40 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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Measurements
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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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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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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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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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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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51 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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12 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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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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36 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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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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N/A
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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113 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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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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35 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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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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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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4
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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189 in
Length, Overall
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172 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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Weight & Capacity
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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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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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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,830 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,104 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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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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Standard
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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N/A
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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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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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
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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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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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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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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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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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 BMW M4 or the 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman?
The 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman is more fuel efficient than the 2027 BMW M4 with 22 MPG combined versus 19 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2027 BMW M4 or the 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman?
The 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman is cheaper than the 2027 BMW M4 with a $75,400 starting MSRP versus a $82,200 starting MSRP.
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