Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4vsBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Cayman (987C)

S 3.4

295 hp3386 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2009
VS

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    604 km
    375 mi
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
295hp220kW
306hp228kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
92.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
604km375mi
Calculated
576km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,386cc207cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,341mm171in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,470mm58in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,497mm59in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
132mm5in
Trunk volume
260L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
53L
CO2 emissions
254g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135iPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.46,250 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,300 rpm
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i has 11 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4 and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
1,490 kg
3,285 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.45.4 s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5.4 s

Although BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i has more power, Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
604 km
375 mi
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
576 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,341 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
295 hp
220 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,341 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
604 km
375 mi
576 km
358 mi
CO2 score
254 g/km
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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