Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4vsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 440i

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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32)

440i

326 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 440i

  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)440i
Power
325hp242kW
326hp243kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
1,665kg3,671lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
17.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,377mm54in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,810mm111in
Front track-
1,545mm61in
Rear track-
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
60L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
159g/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) 440iPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 440i: 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)440i5,500 rpm1,380-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)440i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
17.4 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 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
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
113 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)440i
326 hp
243 kW

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 440i 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 4 Series Coupe (F32) 440i: 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)440i
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
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)440i
1,555 kg
3,428 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
283 km/h
176 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)440i
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 3.45.0 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)440i5.0 s

Although BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 440i has more power, Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)440i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 440i and Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: 2.2 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
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)440i
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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
711 km
442 mi
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)440i
882 km
548 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
5.0 s
283 km/h
176 mph
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)440i
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/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 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)440i
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
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 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/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)440i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 440i 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)440i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)440i
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)440i
Power
325 hp
242 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Range score
711 km
442 mi
882 km
548 mi
CO2 score
211 g/km
159 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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) 440i
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 440i

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 171 km (106 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 52 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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