Why stupid Kunal. They are in different markets really. People who can afford to run and service a Boxster S will and people who want lower running costs and the practical nature of the BMW will chose differently
Porsche Boxster S vs BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Category | BMW Z4 sDrive35i | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l R6 | 3.4 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 306 / 302 | 310 / 306 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 360 / 266 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1598 / 3523 | 1428 / 3148 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 191 / 189 | 217 / 214 |
| Average price | €56,000 | €59,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW Z4 sDrive35i | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.60 | 1:14.46 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:42.80 | 1:40.70 |
| Wakefield Park | 1:10.00 | 1:09.80 |
| Madras Motor Race Track | 2:01.28 | 1:58.95 |
| Sachsenring | 1:43.59 | 1:40.54 |
| Balocco | 3:02.02 | 2:55.18 |
| Tsukuba | 1:08.45 | 1:08.15 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW Z4 sDrive35i | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.4 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.6 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.7 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 6.4 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 8.0 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 9.7 s | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.5 s | 10.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.1 s @ 93.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.3 s @ 107.5 mph | 12.6 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW Z4 sDrive35i | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.7 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.0 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.0 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.1 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.2 s | 8.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.0 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.3 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.4 s | 17.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.2 s | 4.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.2 s | 13.2 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW Z4 sDrive35i | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 134 m (440 ft) | 127 m (417 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 31 m (102 ft) | 30 m (99 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 49 m (161 ft) | 47 m (155 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW Z4 sDrive35i | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 272 kph (169 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.1 kph (42.3 mph) | 68.0 kph (42.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.92 g (9 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW Z4 sDrive35i | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 659 | 700 |
| Straight line speed | 3217 | 3577 |
| Total | 3876 | 4277 |
Verdict
Boxster S is the fastest by a small margin.
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