Car comparison

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0vsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i

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

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Porsche 718 Boxster (982)

2.0

300 hp1988 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33)

435i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    275 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i

  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    800 km
    497 mi
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Boxster (982)2.0BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
Power
300hp224kW
306hp228kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
2,210kg4,872lb
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
68.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
783km486mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,988cc121cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,281mm50in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,532mm60in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
275L
220L
Max trunk volume-
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
54L
60L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
176g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435iPowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.06,500 rpm1,950-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Boxster (982)2.0BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
20.3 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
300 hp
224 kW
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i has 6 hp more than Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
1,750 kg
3,858 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 Boxster (982)2.0
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
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
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.04.9 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i5.5 s

Although BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i has more power, Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i: 0.6 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 Boxster (982)2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i: 0.6 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 Boxster (982)2.0
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
783 km
486 mi
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
800 km
497 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 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
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 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 Boxster (982)2.0
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0 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
Porsche718 Boxster (982)2.0
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.5 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 Boxster (982)2.0
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Boxster (982)2.0BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)435i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
783 km
486 mi
800 km
497 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
176 g/km
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 718 Boxster (982) 2.0BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) 2.0

  • Is 385 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) 435i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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