Porsche Boxster S vs BMW Z4 sDrive 35is
| Category | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l R6 | 3.4 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 340 / 335 | 310 / 306 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 500 / 369 | 360 / 266 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1601 / 3530 | 1428 / 3148 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 212 / 209 | 217 / 214 |
| Average price | €62,000 | €59,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.10 | 1:14.46 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:42.30 | 1:40.70 |
| Sachsenring | 1:44.45 | 1:40.54 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.1 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.6 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.7 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.3 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.6 s | 8.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.7 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.2 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.2 s | 17.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.0 s | 4.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.1 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.7 s | 10.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 92.6 mph | 9.1 s @ 93.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s | 12.6 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 272 kph (169 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.4 kph (41.9 mph) | 68.0 kph (42.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (110 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW Z4 sDrive 35is | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
Boxster S is the fastest by a small margin.
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