Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4vsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2009
VS

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92)

335d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    174 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    924 km
    574 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
Power
295hp220kW
286hp213kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
88.3s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
82.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
582km362mi
Calculated
924km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,386cc207cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,341mm171in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
143mm6in
Trunk volume
260L
440L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
61L
CO2 emissions
262g/km
174g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335dPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d: 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
20.8 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
167 km/h
104 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
286 hp
213 kW

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4 has 9 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 9 hp (7 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
580 Nm
428 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
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
1,570 kg
3,461 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
267 km/h
166 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
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 (987C)S 3.46.1 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d5.9 s

Although Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4 has more power, BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 0.2 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)S 3.4
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d and Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4: 4.4 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
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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
582 km
362 mi
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
924 km
574 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
6.1 s
267 km/h
166 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
286 hp
213 kW
5.9 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 (987C)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 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)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d 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
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 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)S 3.4
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)S 3.4BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
Power
295 hp
220 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.9 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
582 km
362 mi
924 km
574 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 (987C) S 3.4BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) S 3.4

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

  • Has 240 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 342 km (213 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 88 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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