BMW Z4 3.0i vs Porsche Boxster
| Category | Porsche Boxster | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.7 l B6 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 228 / 225 | 231 / 228 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 260 / 192 | 300 / 221 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1334 / 2941 | 1401 / 3089 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 171 / 169 | 165 / 163 |
| Average price | €42,000 | €40,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche Boxster | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Rockingham National | 1:26.40 | 1:25.70 |
| Top Gear Track | 1:37.00 | 1:37.30 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:36.00 | 8:32.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.40 | 1:18.10 |
| Tsukuba | 1:10.13 | 1:08.73 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.1 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 10.3 s | 9.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.7 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 24.3 s | 21.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.2 s | 14.0 s @ 99.4 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 23.9 s @ 121.8 mph | 24.3 s @ 120.5 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.5 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.2 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.6 s | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.3 s | 11.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.4 s | 15.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.6 s | 20.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 24.3 s | 26.3 s |
| 1000 m | 26.0 s | 26.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.7 s | 5.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 19.0 s | 20.1 s |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Boxster | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 255 kph (158 mph) | 252 kph (156 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 63.9 kph (39.7 mph) | 59.4 kph (36.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) | 9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.93 g (9 m/s²) | 0.92 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 49 m (161 ft) | 48 m (156 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Boxster | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 97 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 98 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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