Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4vsBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

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

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Porsche Cayman (981C)

S 3.4

325 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

M235i

326 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    189 g/km
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
Power
325hp242kW
326hp243kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.0s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
642km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,454mm175in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,690mm106in
Front track-
1,516mm60in
Rear track-
1,534mm60in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
52L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235iPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.47,400 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm7,650 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i5,800-6,000 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
17.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
326 hp
243 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i has 1 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
1,455 kg
3,208 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 (981C)S 3.4
281 km/h
175 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (981C)S 3.44.9 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i5.0 s

Although BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i has more power, Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: 0.1 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 (981C)S 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 (981C)S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
780 km
485 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
642 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
4.9 s
281 km/h
175 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
326 hp
243 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (981C)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 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 (981C)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 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 (981C)S 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.0 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 (981C)S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
Power
325 hp
242 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
780 km
485 mi
642 km
399 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
189 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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 (981C) S 3.4BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 139 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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