BMW Z4 2006 vs Porsche Cayman 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 343 HP | 295 HP | |
| Torque: | 365 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 48 HP more power than Porsche Cayman, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Porsche Cayman. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Porsche Cayman is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Cayman, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Cayman. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 450 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Porsche Cayman gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.27 m | 1.30 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 23 cm shorter than the Porsche Cayman, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
| BMW Z4 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Porsche Cayman. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Porsche Cayman, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Porsche Cayman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z4 has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than Porsche Cayman, so Porsche Cayman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | no data | |
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