Car comparison

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5vsBMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 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 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020
VS

BMW M2 coupe (F87)

Competition 3.0

410 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Most powerful
    410 hp
    306 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    260 hp/t
    194 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • 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
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
Power
365hp272kW
410hp306kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
1,480kg3,263lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
565km351mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,461mm176in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,286mm51in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,693mm106in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,601mm63in
Ground clearance-
118mm5in
Trunk volume-
390L
Max trunk volume
150L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
52L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
210g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5: Power / Torque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.56,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.05,250-7,000 rpm2,350-5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
13.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
190 km/h
118 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)Competition 3.0
410 hp
306 kW

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0 has 45 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) Competition 3.0: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
550 Nm
406 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
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
1,575 kg
3,472 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)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 2.54.3 s
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.04.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 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
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5 and BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0: 0.7 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
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 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
753 km
468 mi
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
565 km
351 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
4.3 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
410 hp
306 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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/h4.3 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)Competition 3.0
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,461 mm
175.6 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/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0 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 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.2 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
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 2.5BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
Power
365 hp
272 kW
410 hp
306 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
4,461 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
565 km
351 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
210 g/km
Trunk score
150 L
5.3 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 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 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 2.5

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 188 km (117 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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