Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 325i (192 Hp) & Porsche Boxster (987, facelift 2009) S 3.4 (310 Hp) PDK
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| Brand: | BMW | Porsche |
| Model: | 3 Series | Boxster |
| Generation: | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) | Boxster (987, facelift 2009) |
| Engine / modification: | 325i (192 Hp) | S 3.4 (310 Hp) PDK |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.2 l/100 km | 14.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 65 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 221 g/km | |
| Power: | 192 hp | 310 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 7200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 234 km/h | 272 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.7 sec | 5.2 sec |
| Acceleration from 0 to 200 km/h: | 18.2 sec | |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 360 Nm @ 4750 rpm. |
| Stopping distance 100 km/h - 0: | 34.1 m | |
| stopping distance 200 km/h - 0: | 136.4 m | |
| Model Engine: | M54B25 | MA1.21 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Middle, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 3436 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 23-25 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Maximum engine speed: | 7500 rpm. | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Boxer |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 12.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4488 mm | 4342 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1801 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1978 mm | |
| Height: | 1372 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2415 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1486 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1528 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 123 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 300 l | 130 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1960 kg | 1675 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1615 kg | 1380 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | Front wheel tires: 235/55 ZR 18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | Front wheel rims: 8 J x 18 |