Car comparison

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5vsBMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0

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

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Porsche 718 Boxster (982)

S 2.5

350 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2018
VS

BMW M4 Convertible (F83)

3.0

431 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2014-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    184 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    790 km
    491 mi
  • Largest trunk
    275 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0

  • Most powerful
    431 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
350hp261kW
431hp321kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
1,665kg3,671lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.6s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.2s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
246hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
790km491mi
Calculated
659km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,497cc152cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,379mm172in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,812mm111in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,603mm63in
Ground clearance-
116mm5in
Trunk volume
275L
220L
Max trunk volume-
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
60L
CO2 emissions
184g/km
213g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.56,500 rpm1,900-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.05,500-7,300 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.2 s
16.5 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
431 hp
321 kW

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 has 81 hp more than Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5 and BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0: 81 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)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 Boxster (982)S 2.5
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
1,750 kg
3,858 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 Boxster (982)S 2.5
285 km/h
177 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
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
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.54.6 s
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.04.6 s

Although BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0 has more power, Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5 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
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5 and BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0: 1.0 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 Boxster (982)S 2.5
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
790 km
491 mi
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
659 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
4.6 s
285 km/h
177 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
4.6 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
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 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 Boxster (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 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 Boxster (982)S 2.5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 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
Porsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Boxster (982)S 2.5BMWM4 Convertible (F83)3.0
Power
350 hp
261 kW
431 hp
321 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Range score
790 km
491 mi
659 km
410 mi
CO2 score
184 g/km
213 g/km
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 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 Boxster (982) S 2.5BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S 2.5

  • Is 395 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW M4 Convertible (F83) 3.0

  • Has 81 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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