Porsche Cayman R (2010 – 2011) vs BMW Z4 Roadster (2009 – 2013): specs compared
The BMW Z4 Roadster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 330 hp. The Porsche Cayman R has the higher top speed: 282 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW Z4 Roadster uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. The Porsche Cayman R is the lighter car, from 1,295 kg against 1,405 kg. At 4,346 mm, the Porsche Cayman R is 102 mm longer than the BMW Z4 Roadster.
| Specification |
Porsche
Cayman R
2010 – 2011
|
BMW
Z4 Roadster
2009 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2011 | 2009 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | Roadster · Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 330 hp | 156 – 340 hp |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 240 – 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 5.0 s | 4.8 – 8.1 s |
| Top speed | 280 – 282 km/h | 220 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 9.7 L/100 km | 6.8 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,346 mm | 4,239 – 4,244 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,285 mm | 1,285 – 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,413 mm | 2,497 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,295 – 1,320 kg | 1,405 – 1,580 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.