Comparison Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7 (240 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 325i (192 Hp)
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| Brand: | Porsche | BMW |
| Model: | Boxster | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Boxster (987) | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.7 (240 Hp) | 325i (192 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2006 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.9 l/100 km | 13.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 64 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 229 g/km | |
| Power: | 240 hp | 192 hp |
| Max power in: | 6400 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 256 km/h | 234 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.2 sec | 7.7 sec |
| Acceleration from 0 to 200 km/h: | 24 sec | |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 4700-6000 rpm. | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Stopping distance 100 km/h - 0: | 36.2 m | |
| Model Engine: | M 97/20 | M54B25 |
| Engine position: | Middle, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2687 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.75 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 22 l | 8.4 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Maximum engine speed: | 7200 rpm. | |
| Position of cylinders: | Boxer | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4329 mm | 4488 mm |
| Width: | 1801 mm | 1757 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1978 mm | |
| Height: | 1295 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2415 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | |
| Ride height(clearance): | 101-121 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 130 l | 300 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 280 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | McPherson | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1610 kg | 1960 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1295 kg | 1615 kg |
| ABS: | yes | 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: | Front wheel tires: 205/55 ZR 17 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5 J x 17 | 7J x 16 |