Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4vsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d

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 4 Series Coupe (F32)

435d

313 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Highest torque
    630 Nm
    465 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    146 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,018 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    237 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
Power
325hp242kW
313hp233kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
1,695kg3,737lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.6s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
63.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
237hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
388Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
1,018km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,810mm111in
Front track-
1,545mm61in
Rear track-
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
425L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
57L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
146g/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 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435dPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d: 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d4,400 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
16.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
178 km/h
111 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
313 hp
233 kW

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 has 12 hp more than BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d and Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: 12 hp (9 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
630 Nm
465 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
1,625 kg
3,583 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
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 (981C)S 3.44.9 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d4.7 s

Although Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 has more power, BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d and Porsche Cayman (981C) 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 (981C)S 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d and Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: 2.6 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
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
1,018 km
632 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
313 hp
233 kW
4.7 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 (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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
4.7 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)435d
Power
325 hp
242 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.7 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
780 km
485 mi
1,018 km
632 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
146 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
237 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 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 4 Series Coupe (F32) 435d

  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 237 km (147 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 44 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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