BMW Z4 (G29) M40i vs Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S
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TL;DR
BMW Z4 (G29) M40iSmart Money, Pragmatists
Biggest reasons are MSRP (+32%), 0–100 km/h (+18%), and Displacement (+17%).
Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S
Biggest reasons are Redline (+15%), Body Style (roadster), and Configuration (Flat 4).
| Spec | BMW Z4 (G29) M40i | Porsche 718 Boxster (982) S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2019–2026 | 2016–2025 | |
| Release Date | 2018-12-21 | 2015-06-16 | |
| Body Style | convertible | roadster | |
| Configuration | Inline 6 | Flat 4 | |
| Displacement | 3.0L (183 ci) | 2.5L (152 ci) | -16.7% |
| Engine Code | B58 | MA2.21 | |
| Crank | cross-plane | cross-plane | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | turbocharged | |
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline | |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm | 7,500 rpm | +15.4% |
| Power | 382 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 350 hp @ 6,500 rpm | -8.4% |
| Torque | 369 ft·lbs @ 1,600 rpm | 310 ft·lbs @ 1,900 rpm | -16.0% |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 | -13.6% |
| Bore × Stroke | 82.0 × 94.6 mm | 102.0 × 76.4 mm | |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Transmission | automatic 8-speed | manual 6-speed | |
| Curb Weight | 3,384 lbs | 3,097 lbs | -8.5% |
| Power-to-Weight | 249 hp/ton | 249 hp/ton | +0.1% |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9s | 4.6s | +17.9% |
| Top Speed | 155 mph | 177 mph | +14.0% |
| MSRP | $58,900 | $77,500 | +31.6% |
| Fuel Economy | 23 / 29 / 25 mpg | 19 / 24 / 21 mpg | -16.0% |