Porsche Boxster S (2002 – 2005) vs BMW Z4 Roadster (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Porsche Boxster S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 231 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 5.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 264 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW Z4 Roadster uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 10.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,220 kg against 1,320 kg. At 4,321 mm, the Porsche Boxster S is 229 mm longer than the BMW Z4 Roadster.
| Specification |
Porsche
Boxster S
2002 – 2005
|
BMW
Z4 Roadster
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | Roadster · Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 hp | 152 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 201 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 6.4 s | 5.9 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 257 – 264 km/h | 220 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.5 – 11.1 L/100 km | 6.9 – 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,092 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm | 1,298 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,416 mm | 2,494 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 – 1,360 kg | 1,220 – 1,365 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.