Porsche Cayman 2006 vs BMW Z4 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 273 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Porsche Cayman engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 42 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, Porsche Cayman reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Porsche Cayman consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Cayman could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Porsche Cayman consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Porsche Cayman gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW Z4 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW Z4 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.27 m | |
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Porsche Cayman is larger. Porsche Cayman is 25 cm longer than the BMW Z4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayman is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 340 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Porsche Cayman has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. This could mean that the Porsche Cayman uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Cayman is 1.1 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Porsche Cayman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| 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 (€): | no data | 14 400 | |
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