2016 BMW Z4 vs 2016 Porsche Boxster

2016 BMW Z4

2016 Porsche Boxster

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2-Door Roadster sDrive28i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive28i	22	34	$46,225	$49,700
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive35i	17	24	$53,400	$57,500
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive35is	17	24	$61,540	$66,350

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2-Door Roadster

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Boxster 2-Door Roadster	20	30	N/A	$52,100
Boxster 2-Door Roadster Black Edition	20	30	N/A	$59,100
Boxster 2-Door Roadster GTS	19	26	N/A	$74,600
Boxster 2-Door Roadster S	20	28	N/A	$63,900
Boxster 2-Door Roadster Spyder	18	24	N/A	$82,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,225

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,700

$52,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$828 / month

$868 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

While it isn't as agile as the Porsche Boxster it is priced against, the 2016 BMW Z4 balances sportiness with comfort and a comfortable cabin.

The 2016 Porsche Boxster is a thrill to drive; but beyond that it's a great car in nearly every way, and one of the best-value sports cars you can get.

TCC Likes

Strong, efficient base turbo four (28i)
Tight, quiet retractable hardtop
Good ride-and-handling balance

Accurate steering, confident handling
Attractive, modern styling
Brisk acceleration

TCC Dislikes

Steering lacks feedback
Not much space
Somewhat cluttered dash

Wind and engine noise at high speeds
Adding options brings the bottom line into 911 territory
Switchgear a little fussy

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

38.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.3

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.6

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.4

60.5

Wheelbase (in)

98.3

97.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.5

70.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.5

60.1

Length, Overall (in)

166.9

172.2

Height, Overall (in)

50.8

50.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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)

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

16.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.1

36.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR17

P265/45ZR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR17

P235/45ZR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3263

2888

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

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

260 @ 1450

206 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.7 L/165

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

265 @ 6700

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.06

2.05

Trans Order Code

ZMT

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.13

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.68

3.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

3.89

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.46

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.97

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.35

3.33

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW Z4

Porsche Boxster

Body Style

Roadster

Convertible

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

6.8

7.4

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