Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7vsBMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022 30i

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

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Porsche Boxster (981)

2.7

265 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016
VS

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022

30i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2022-2026

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    810 km
    503 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)2.7BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Power
265hp198kW
258hp192kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,675kg3,693lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
810km503mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,374mm172in
4,324mm170in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,282mm50in
1,304mm51in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,470mm97in
Front track-
1,618mm64in
Rear track-
1,613mm64in
Ground clearance-
117mm5in
Trunk volume
280L
281L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
52L
CO2 emissions
183g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30iPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (981)2.76,700 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm6,950 rpm
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)2.7BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
19.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
265 hp
198 kW
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
258 hp
192 kW

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 has 7 hp more than BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
1,470 kg
3,241 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
262 km/h
163 mph
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
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
PorscheBoxster (981)2.75.7 s
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i5.4 s

Although Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7 has more power, BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 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
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i and Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7: 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
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
810 km
503 mi
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
703 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
262 km/h
163 mph
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
258 hp
192 kW
5.4 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
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 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
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i 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
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.4 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
PorscheBoxster (981)2.7
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)2.7BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Power
265 hp
198 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.4 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Range score
810 km
503 mi
703 km
437 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
-
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 Boxster (981) 2.7BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) 2.7

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 km (67 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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