2014 BMW 2-Series vs 2014 Porsche Cayman

2014 BMW 2-Series

2014 Porsche Cayman

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2-Door Coupe 228i RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i RWD	23	36	$29,530	$32,100
2 Series 2-Door Coupe M235i RWD	22	32	$39,650	$43,100

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2-Door Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cayman 2-Door Coupe	20	30	N/A	$52,600
Cayman 2-Door Coupe S	20	28	N/A	$63,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,530

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,100

$52,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$535 / month

$877 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

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9.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 BMW 2-Series takes the former 1-Series Coupe into more mature, well-equipped, design-forward territory.

The 2014 Porsche Cayman adds power, lightness, and comfort improving on the strengths of the last generation while fixing the weaknesses.

TCC Likes

Sleeker, more graceful exterior
Upgraded, modern cabin styling
Abundant available high-tech features

Sleek, sporty looks
Deep performance heritage
Compact dimensions

TCC Dislikes

Back seat still likely to be tight
Relatively expensive, especially in M235i form
No convertible version available--yet

Not much cargo space
Can get very pricey with extensive options list
Rear-end styling seems a bit off

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

Second Head Room (in)

36.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.8

50.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

60.5

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

97.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.9

60.1

Length, Overall (in)

174.5

172.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.7

16.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.6

36.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P265/45ZR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P235/45ZR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3300

2888

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

120

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

340

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

275 @ 7400

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded H-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 1250

213 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.7 L/165

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

0.97

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.33

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.05

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.13

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.91

3.89

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.46

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Coupe

Vehicle Name

BMW 2 Series

Porsche Cayman

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.4

7.6 (Est)

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