Car comparison

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5vsBMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0

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

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

GTS 2.5

365 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2017-2018
VS

BMW M2 coupe (F87)

3.0

370 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Highest torque
    465 Nm
    343 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5

  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    265 hp/t
    198 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    711 km
    442 mi
  • Best performance score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
Power
365hp272kW
370hp276kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
465Nm343lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
62.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
247hp/t185kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
Calculated
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,286mm51in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,693mm106in
Front track-
1,579mm62in
Rear track-
1,601mm63in
Ground clearance-
123mm5in
Trunk volume
150L
390L
Max trunk volume
425L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
52L
CO2 emissions
205g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5: Power / Torque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.56,500 rpm1,900-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.06,500 rpm1,400-5,560 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
365 hp
272 kW
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
370 hp
276 kW

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0 has 5 hp more than Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5 and BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
465 Nm
343 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
1,495 kg
3,296 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 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.54.6 s
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.04.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5: 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5: 0.5 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 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
247 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
711 km
442 mi
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
612 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
365 hp
272 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
370 hp
276 kW
4.5 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
Power
365 hp
272 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,286 mm
50.6 in
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
Power
365 hp
272 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5 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 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.5 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 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
247 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
Power
365 hp
272 kW
370 hp
276 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
150 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,286 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
711 km
442 mi
612 km
380 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
247 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 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 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 99 km (62 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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