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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 S 3.4vsBMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0

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

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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

S 3.4

320 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2012
VS

BMW 1M Coupe (E82)

3.0

340 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    277 km/h
    172 mph
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    663 km
    412 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
320hp239kW
340hp254kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.7s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
17.3s
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
552km343mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,380mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,803mm71in
Height
1,306mm51in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,541mm61in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
260L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
65L
53L
CO2 emissions
230g/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) Facelift 2009 S 3.4BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.47,200 rpm4,750 rpm7,500 rpm
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.05,900 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
17.3 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
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
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
340 hp
254 kW

BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0 has 20 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
1,495 kg
3,296 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
277 km/h
172 mph
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
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)Facelift 2009S 3.45.2 s
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.04.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: 0.3 s.

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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
663 km
412 mi
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
552 km
343 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW
5.2 s
277 km/h
172 mph
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
340 hp
254 kW
4.9 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,306 mm
51.4 in
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.9 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)Facelift 2009S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.9 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,306 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
552 km
343 mi
CO2 score
230 g/km
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 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) Facelift 2009 S 3.4BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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