BMW Z4 Roadster (2009 – 2013) vs Porsche Cayman S (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The BMW Z4 Roadster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 320 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.1 s. The Porsche Cayman S has the higher top speed: 277 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW Z4 Roadster uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. The Porsche Cayman S is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,405 kg. At 4,341 mm, the Porsche Cayman S is 97 mm longer than the BMW Z4 Roadster.
| Specification |
BMW
Z4 Roadster
2009 – 2013
|
Porsche
Cayman S
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | Roadster · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 156 – 340 hp | 320 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 500 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 8.1 s | 5.1 – 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 250 km/h | 275 – 277 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 – 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,239 – 4,244 mm | 4,341 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,285 – 1,290 mm | 1,306 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,497 mm | 2,416 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,405 – 1,580 kg | 1,350 – 1,375 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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