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BMW Z4 E89 or Porsche Cayman 987c?

2009–2016 vs 2005–2012 · Convertible vs Coupe

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BMW Z4 E892009–2016 · 12 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Design Pure Traction, Design Pure ImpulseSpecifications →Listings →
Porsche Cayman 987c2005–2012 · 2 engines · Cayman, Cayman SSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Z4 E892009–2016no listings
Porsche Cayman 987c2005–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length4,239 mmLength4,341 mm
Width1,790 mmWidth1,801 mm
Height1,291 mmHeight1,305 mm
Wheelbase2,496 mmWheelbase2,415 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–123 mmGround clearance105 mm
Trunk volume310 lTrunk volume410 l
Curb weight1,420 kg–1,600 kgCurb weight1,300 kg–1,350 kg
Fuel tank55 lFuel tank64 l
Engines
Production years2009–2016Production years2005–2012
Body typeConvertibleBody typeCoupe
Number of engines12Number of engines2
Power115–250 kW (156–340 hp)Power180–217 kW (245–295 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–3.0Displacement (l)2.7–3.4
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · sDrive18iLowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · 2.7
Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · sDrive35isBest 0–100 km/h5.4 s · S 3.4
Top speed250 km/hTop speed275 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Cayman
Items in the base trim29 · BaseItems in the base trim25 · Cayman
Items in the top trim34 · M SportpaketItems in the top trim30 · Cayman S
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Climate Control, 1-zone—Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Climate Control, 2-zone✓Climate Control, 2-zone—
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Push-button Start✓Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric—
Leather—Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
2 Seats✓2 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System✓Audio System✓
Bluetooth✓Bluetooth—
USB Port✓USB Port—
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Rain Sensor✓Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor✓Light Sensor—
Equipment · Safety7 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags—Curtain Airbags✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm✓Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels✓R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Z4 E89 or Porsche Cayman 987c?

Length: Porsche Cayman 987c 4,341 mm, BMW Z4 E89 4,239 mm (a 102 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,415 vs 2,496 mm. Boot: 410 vs 310 l.

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

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

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

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

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