Car comparison

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0vsBMW 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 4.0

400 hp3995 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2020-present
VS

BMW M2 coupe (F87)

Competition 3.0

410 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0

  • Fastest top speed
    293 km/h
    182 mph
  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    285 hp/t
    212 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    593 km
    368 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
Power
400hp298kW
410hp306kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.7s99% target: 290 km/h / 180 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
13.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
285hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
565km351mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,995cc244cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,405mm173in
4,461mm176in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,276mm50in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,693mm106in
Front track
1,527mm60in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,601mm63in
Ground clearance-
118mm5in
Trunk volume
270L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
52L
CO2 emissions-
210g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0: 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 4.07,000 rpm5,000-6,500 rpm7,800 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 4.0BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
13.7 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
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
5.5 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 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 4.0
400 hp
298 kW
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
410 hp
306 kW

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0 has 10 hp more than Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0 and BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
420 Nm
310 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 4.0
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 4.0
293 km/h
182 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 4.04.5 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 4.0: 0.3 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 4.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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 BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0: 1.6 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GTS 4.0
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 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 4.0
593 km
368 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 4.0
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
293 km/h
182 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 4.0
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,405 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,276 mm
50.2 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 4.0
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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 4.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.5 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 4.0
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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 4.0BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
Power
400 hp
298 kW
410 hp
306 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.2 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 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
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,405 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,276 mm
50.2 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
593 km
368 mi
565 km
351 mi
CO2 score
-
210 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 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 4.0BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GTS 4.0

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 27 km (17 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

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

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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