Porsche Cayman vs VW Golf R vs BMW M2 vs BMW M140i xDrive
| Category | Cayman | VW Golf R | M140i | BMW M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps) | 275 | 300 | 340 | 375 |
| Max torque (Nm) | 290 | 380 | 500 | 500 |
| Curb weight (kg) | 1380 | 1482 | 1606 | 1559 |
| Power / tonne (ps) | 199 | 202 | 212 | 241 |
| Average price (€) | 66k | 43k | 49k | 64k |
Lap Times
| Track | Cayman | VW Golf R | M140i | BMW M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.50 | 1:14.50 | 1:14.60 | 1:12.20 |
| Sachsenring | 1:40.85 | 1:39.72 | 1:39.91 | 1:35.53 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Cayman | VW Golf R | M140i | BMW M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.3 s | 1.3 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.4 s | 4.6 s | 4.3 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.4 s | 7.3 s | 6.9 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.3 s | 10.8 s | 10.3 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.6 s | 18.0 s | 15.5 s | 14.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.3 s | 5.2 s | 4.5 s | 4.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s | 9.5 s | 8.9 s | 8.8 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.8 s | 12.9 s | 12.7 s | 12.4 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Cayman | VW Golf R | M140i | BMW M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 6.9 s | 4.3 s | 3.2 s | 3.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 9.0 s | 5.4 s | 4.0 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.1 s | 6.8 s | 5.4 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 13.7 s | 9.2 s | 7.3 s | 7.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 18.3 s | 12.2 s | 8.5 s | 9.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 26.1 s | 15.5 s | 11.4 s | 12.3 s |
General performance
| Category | Cayman | VW Golf R | M140i | BMW M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 267 kph | 250 kph | 250 kph | 280 kph |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 21.0 s | 19.8 s | 17.4 s | 16.4 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g | 0.59 g | 0.71 g | 0.70 g |
| 18m slalom | 69.8 kph | 70.3 kph | 69.7 kph | 71.4 kph |
| Fuel economy | 10.6 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km | 7.4 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m | 32 m | 33 m | 31 m |
| 200 kph - 0 | 136 m | 126 m | 135 m | 124 m |
| 60 mph - 0 | 31 m | 32 m | 39 m | 33 m |
Summary
| Category | Cayman | VW Golf R | M140i | BMW M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 88 | 89 | 89 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 58 | 72 | 84 | 100 |
| Overall | 76 | 82 | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
M2 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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