BMW Z4 E89 or Porsche Boxster 987?

2009–2016 vs 2004–2012 · Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: Z4 E89 4,239 mm, Boxster 987 4,329 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Z4 E89 310 l, Boxster 987 280 l.
Lowest consumption: Z4 E89 6.6 l/100 km, Boxster 987 9.3 l/100 km.
Power: Z4 E89 115–250 kW, Boxster 987 176–217 kW.
Standard equipment: Z4 E89 29 items (Base), Boxster 987 25 items (Boxster).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Z4 E892009–2016 · 12 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Design Pure Traction, Design Pure ImpulseSpecifications →Listings →

Porsche Boxster 9872004–2012 · 2 engines · Boxster, Boxster SSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Z4 E892009–2016no listings	Porsche Boxster 9872004–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,239 mm	Length4,329 mm
Width	Width1,790 mm	Width1,801 mm
Height	Height1,291 mm	Height1,295 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,496 mm	Wheelbase2,415 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–123 mm	Ground clearance105 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume310 l	Trunk volume280 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,420 kg–1,600 kg	Curb weight1,305 kg–1,355 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank64 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2016	Production years2004–2012
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines2
Power	Power115–250 kW (156–340 hp)	Power176–217 kW (239–295 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.7–3.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · sDrive18i	Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · 2.7
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · sDrive35is	Best 0–100 km/h5.4 s · S 3.4
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed272 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Boxster
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Base	Items in the base trim25 · Boxster
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · M Sportpaket	Items in the top trim30 · Boxster S
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
2 Seats	2 Seats✓	2 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Equipment · Safety7 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Z4 E89 or Porsche Boxster 987?

Length: Porsche Boxster 987 4,329 mm, BMW Z4 E89 4,239 mm (a 90 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,415 vs 2,496 mm. Boot: 280 vs 310 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Z4 E89 or Porsche Boxster 987?

The most frugal BMW Z4 E89 uses 6.6 l/100 km (sDrive18i); the most frugal Porsche Boxster 987 9.3 l/100 km (2.7).

Which is more powerful — BMW Z4 E89 or Porsche Boxster 987?

The strongest BMW Z4 E89 makes 250 kW (340 hp) (sDrive35is); the strongest Porsche Boxster 987 217 kW (295 hp) (S 3.4).

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