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Porsche Boxster S vs BMW 1 Series M Coupe
| Category | Porsche Boxster S | BMW 1 Series M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 310 / 306 | 340 / 335 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 360 / 266 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1428 / 3148 | 1514 / 3338 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 217 / 214 | 225 / 221 |
| Average price | €59,000 | €54,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche Boxster S | BMW 1 Series M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.46 | 1:14.10 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:40.70 | 1:39.40 |
| SportAuto wet handling test | 1:34.60 | 1:38.20 |
| Sachsenring | 1:40.54 | 1:40.18 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:18.00 | 8:15.00 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster S | BMW 1 Series M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.4 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.7 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.4 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 9.1 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.5 s | 9.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 93.2 mph | 9.0 s @ 94.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.6 s | 12.8 s @ 111.2 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster S | BMW 1 Series M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.6 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.6 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.7 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.4 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.5 s | 12.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.2 s | 15.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.1 s | 3.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.2 s | 12.1 s |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Boxster S | BMW 1 Series M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 272 kph (169 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.0 kph (42.3 mph) | 69.7 kph (43.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 30 m (99 ft) | 36 m (117 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Boxster S | BMW 1 Series M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 92 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
1 Series M Coupe is the fastest by a small margin.
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