Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009 2.9vsWiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V

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

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Porsche Boxster (987) · Facelift 2009

2.9

255 hp2893 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012
VS

Wiesmann Roadster MF3

3.0i 24V

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2005-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    261 km/h
    162 mph
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V

  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,080 kg
    2,381 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
Power
255hp190kW
231hp172kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,080kg2,381lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.6s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
64.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
22.1s
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
600km373mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,893cc177cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,342mm171in
3,860mm152in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,292mm51in
1,160mm46in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,290mm90in
Front track
1,490mm59in
1,450mm57in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
130L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
60L
CO2 emissions
214g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24VPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9: Power / Torque
  • Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.97,200 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,500 rpm
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 s
20.5 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 kW
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
231 hp
172 kW

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 has 24 hp more than Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V and Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
1,080 kg
2,381 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
261 km/h
162 mph
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.95.8 s
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V: 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V: 0.9 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
714 km
444 mi
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
600 km
373 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9
255 hp
190 kW
5.8 s
261 km/h
162 mph
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
231 hp
172 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 s
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
5.9 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 (987)Facelift 20092.9
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)Facelift 20092.9WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
Power
255 hp
190 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.9 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,080 kg
2,381 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,342 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
600 km
373 mi
CO2 score
214 g/km
-
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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 (987) Facelift 2009 2.9Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 114 km (71 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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