Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4vsWiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V

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

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Porsche Boxster (981)

S 3.4

315 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2016
VS

Wiesmann Roadster MF3

3.2i 24V

325 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2005-2014

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    277 km/h
    172 mph
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
Power
315hp235kW
325hp242kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,180kg2,601lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
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Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph
Calculated
51.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
297Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,374mm172in
3,860mm152in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,281mm50in
1,160mm46in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,990mm118in
Front track-
1,450mm57in
Rear track-
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
280L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
60L
CO2 emissions
190g/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) S 3.4Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.46,700 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm6,950 rpm
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V7,400 rpm4,900 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.9 s
16.1 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
315 hp
235 kW
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
325 hp
242 kW

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V has 10 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 and Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
1,180 kg
2,601 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)S 3.4
277 km/h
172 mph
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.45.0 s
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V and Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4: 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
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 and Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V: 2.8 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)S 3.4
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
780 km
485 mi
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
545 km
339 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4
315 hp
235 kW
5.0 s
277 km/h
172 mph
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
325 hp
242 kW
4.9 s
255 km/h
158 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)S 3.4
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 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)S 3.4
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4 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)S 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
4.9 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)S 3.4
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)S 3.4WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
Power
315 hp
235 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.9 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,281 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 in
Range score
780 km
485 mi
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
-
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (981) S 3.4Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (981) S 3.4

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 235 km (146 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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