Porsche Cayman vs BMW 135i Coupe
| Category | Porsche Cayman (987) | BMW 135i Coupe (E82) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.7 l B6 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 245 / 242 | 306 / 302 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 273 / 201 | 407 / 300 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1351 / 2978 | 1522 / 3355 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 181 / 179 | 201 / 198 |
| Average price | €49,000 | €46,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche Cayman (987) | BMW 135i Coupe (E82) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.50 | 1:17.40 |
| Balocco | 2:57.65 | 3:01.24 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:44.10 | 1:46.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Porsche Cayman (987) | BMW 135i Coupe (E82) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.1 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 20.3 s | 15.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 23.7 s | 18.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.3 s | 13.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.3 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.6 s | 11.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s @ 100.0 mph | 13.3 s @ 105.0 mph |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Cayman (987) | BMW 135i Coupe (E82) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 260 kph (162 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.90 g (9 m/s²) | 0.91 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 35 m (116 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Cayman (987) | BMW 135i Coupe (E82) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 97 |
| Straight line speed | 72 | 100 |
| Overall | 91 | 100 |
Verdict
135i Coupe is the fastest by considerable margin.
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