BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 718 Boxster
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Highlights
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$56,100
Starting MSRP
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$77,600
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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25 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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255 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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2
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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295 @ 1500
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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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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255 @ 5000
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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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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25 City / 33 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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18 X 9 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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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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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P225/45YR18
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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18 X 8 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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P255/40YR18
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 Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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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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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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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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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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36 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
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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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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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2
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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97 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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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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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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4 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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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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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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10 ft³
Trunk Volume
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4 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Front Head Room
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-
Front 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
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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54 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
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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73 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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171 in
Length, Overall
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172 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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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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51 in
Height, Overall
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50 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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Weight & Capacity
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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
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 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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14 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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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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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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3,314 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,097 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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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
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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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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Brakes
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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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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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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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N/A
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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N/A
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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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
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 fuel efficient, the 2026 BMW Z4 or the 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster?
The 2026 BMW Z4 is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster with 28 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 BMW Z4 or the 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster?
The 2026 BMW Z4 is cheaper than the 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster with a $56,100 starting MSRP versus a $77,600 starting MSRP.
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