2015 BMW 2-Series vs 2015 Porsche Cayman

2015 BMW 2-Series

2015 Porsche Cayman

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2-Door Conv 228i RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2 Series 2-Door Conv 228i RWD	23	34	$35,370	$37,900
2 Series 2-Door Conv 228i xDrive AWD	22	33	$37,025	$39,700
2 Series 2-Door Conv M235i RWD	21	32	$44,385	$47,700
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i RWD	23	36	$30,030	$32,100
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i RWD SULEV	23	36	$30,030	$32,100
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i xDrive AWD	23	35	$31,690	$33,900
2 Series 2-Door Coupe 228i xDrive AWD SULEV	23	35	$31,690	$33,900
2 Series 2-Door Coupe M235i RWD	21	32	$40,150	$43,100
2 Series 2-Door Coupe M235i xDrive AWD	20	30	$41,810	$44,900

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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 GTS	19	26	N/A	$75,200
Cayman 2-Door Coupe S	20	28	N/A	$63,800

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Invoice Price

$35,370

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,900

$52,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$632 / month

$877 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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9.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 BMW 2-Series is a well-rounded luxury sports coupe with looks, handling, features, and speed that belie its entry-level positioning.

The 2015 Porsche Cayman remains a focused 911 alternative, at an easier-to-swallow price.

TCC Likes

Sporty, graceful exterior design
Modern interior styling
Ample high-tech upgrade options

Sleek, sporty looks
Deep performance heritage
Compact dimensions

TCC Dislikes

Back seat is still a bit tight
M235i models can encroach on 4-Series prices
No convertible offering to date

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

34 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

Second Leg Room (in)

31.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.9

60.1

Length, Overall (in)

174.7

172.4

Height, Overall (in)

55.6

50.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

60.5

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

97.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.8

Brakes

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

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.7

16.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

36.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P265/45ZR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P235/45ZR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3625

2888

Wheels

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

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

120

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

340

Engine

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

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

275 @ 7400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

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)

3.08

3.89

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.46

Trans Type

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 2 Series

Porsche Cayman

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

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

6.5

7.4

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