BMW Z4 (G29) sDrive30i vs Porsche 718 Boxster (982) Base
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TL;DR
BMW Z4 (G29) sDrive30iSmart Money, Pragmatists
Biggest reasons are MSRP (+49%), Body Style (convertible), and Configuration (Inline 4).
Porsche 718 Boxster (982) BaseMinimalists
Biggest reasons are Power-to-Weight (+25%), Power (+18%), and Body Style (roadster).
| Spec | BMW Z4 (G29) sDrive30i | Porsche 718 Boxster (982) Base | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2019–2026 | 2016–2025 | |
| Release Date | 2018-12-21 | 2015-06-16 | |
| Body Style | convertible | roadster | |
| Configuration | Inline 4 | Flat 4 | |
| Displacement | 2.0L (122 ci) | 2.0L (121 ci) | -0.5% |
| Engine Code | B48 | MA2.20 | |
| Crank | cross-plane | cross-plane | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | turbocharged | |
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline | |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm | 7,400 rpm | +13.8% |
| Power | 255 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 300 hp @ 6,500 rpm | +17.6% |
| Torque | 295 ft·lbs @ 1,550 rpm | 280 ft·lbs @ 1,950 rpm | -5.0% |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 | -13.6% |
| Bore × Stroke | 82.0 × 94.6 mm | 91.0 × 76.4 mm | |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Transmission | automatic 8-speed | manual 6-speed | |
| Curb Weight | 3,241 lbs | 3,053 lbs | -5.8% |
| Power-to-Weight | 173 hp/ton | 217 hp/ton | +24.9% |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2s | 5.1s | -1.9% |
| Top Speed | 155 mph | 171 mph | +10.0% |
| MSRP | $43,900 | $65,500 | +49.2% |
| Fuel Economy | 23 / 29 / 25 mpg | 20 / 25 / 22 mpg | -12.0% |