Car comparison

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0vsBMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0

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

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

GT4 RS 4.0

493 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2022-present
VS

BMW M4 (G82)

CSL 3.0

550 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-2022

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0

  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    338 hp/t
    252 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    584 km
    363 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
Power
493hp368kW
550hp410kW
Torque
449Nm331lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,464kg3,228lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
1,771kg3,904lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
To 99% top speed
48.6s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
52.6s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
9.6s
Calculated
10.7s
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
337hp/t251kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
338hp/t252kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
400Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
520km323mi
Calculated
584km363mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,455mm175in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,921mm76in
Height
1,267mm50in
1,386mm55in
Wheelbase
2,484mm98in
2,857mm112in
Front track-
1,623mm64in
Rear track-
1,609mm63in
Ground clearance
102mm4in
113mm4in
Trunk volume-
440L
Max trunk volume
136L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.08,400 rpm6,250 rpm9,000 rpm
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,950 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.6 s
10.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
134 mph
207 km/h
129 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
493 hp
368 kW
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
550 hp
410 kW

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0 has 57 hp more than Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0 and BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0: 57 hp (43 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
449 Nm
331 lb-ft
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
1,464 kg
3,228 lb
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
1,625 kg
3,583 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)GT4 RS 4.0
315 km/h
196 mph
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
307 km/h
191 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)GT4 RS 4.03.4 s
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.03.7 s

Although BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0 has more power, Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0 and BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0: 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)GT4 RS 4.0
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0: 2.2 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)GT4 RS 4.0
337 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
520 km
323 mi
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
584 km
363 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
493 hp
368 kW
3.4 s
315 km/h
196 mph
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
550 hp
410 kW
3.7 s
307 km/h
191 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)GT4 RS 4.0
Power
493 hp
368 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
136 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,267 mm
49.9 in
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 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 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
Power
493 hp
368 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 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)GT4 RS 4.0
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
3.4 s
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.7 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)GT4 RS 4.0
337 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
Power
493 hp
368 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
449 Nm
331 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Lightness
1,464 kg
3,228 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
136 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,267 mm
49.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Range score
520 km
323 mi
584 km
363 mi
Trunk score
136 L
4.8 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
337 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 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) GT4 RS 4.0BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0

  • Is 161 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0

  • Has 57 hp more
  • Has 201 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 64 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 304 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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