Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7vsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d

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

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Porsche Cayman (981C)

2.7

275 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,075 km
    668 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    207 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)2.7BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
Power
275hp205kW
258hp192kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
207hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
762km473mi
Calculated
1,075km668mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,389mm55in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,810mm111in
Front track-
1,545mm61in
Rear track-
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
480L
Max trunk volume-
1,300L
Doors
2
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
64L
57L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430dPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)2.77,400 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm7,650 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)2.7BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
20.5 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
258 hp
192 kW

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 has 17 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d and Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
1,605 kg
3,538 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)2.7
266 km/h
165 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
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)2.75.7 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d5.6 s

Although Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 has more power, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d and Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: 0.1 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)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d and Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: 3.1 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)2.7
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
762 km
473 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
1,075 km
668 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
5.7 s
266 km/h
165 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.6 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)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 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)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d 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)2.7
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.6 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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)2.7BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (F36)430d
Power
275 hp
205 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,389 mm
54.7 in
Range score
762 km
473 mi
1,075 km
668 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
207 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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) 2.7BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (F36) 430d
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 46 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 Gran Coupe (F36) 430d

  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 314 km (195 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 57 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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