Car comparison

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5vsBMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M240i

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

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

S 2.5

350 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

M240i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M240i

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    163 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    790 km
    491 mi
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i
Power
350hp261kW
340hp254kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
62.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
790km491mi
Calculated
732km455mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,454mm175in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,774mm70in
Height
1,284mm51in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,516mm60in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,534mm60in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
334L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
52L
CO2 emissions
184g/km
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M240iPowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M240i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.56,500 rpm1,900-4,500 rpm7,500 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i5,500 rpm1,520-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
16.0 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i
340 hp
254 kW

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5 has 10 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M240i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M240i and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i
1,485 kg
3,274 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
285 km/h
177 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i
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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.54.6 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i4.6 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M240i and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5: 1.0 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
790 km
491 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i
732 km
455 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
4.6 s
285 km/h
177 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i
340 hp
254 kW
4.6 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M240i 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.6 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M240i
Power
350 hp
261 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 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
790 km
491 mi
732 km
455 mi
CO2 score
184 g/km
163 g/km
Trunk score
334 L
11.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M240i
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M240i

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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