BMW Z4 G29 or Porsche 718 982?

2018–present vs 2016–present · Convertible vs Coupe/Convertible

In short

Length: Z4 G29 4,324 mm, 718 982 4,405 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: Z4 G29 281 l, 718 982 425 l.
Lowest consumption: Z4 G29 6.3 l/100 km, 718 982 7.9 l/100 km.
Power: Z4 G29 145–285 kW, 718 982 220–294 kW.
Standard equipment: Z4 G29 26 items (Base), 718 982 30 items (718).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW Z4 G292018–present · 5 engines · Base, Advantage, Sport Line, M SportSpecifications →Listings →

Porsche 718 9822016–present · 4 engines · 718, 718 S, 718 GTSSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Z4 G292018–presentno listings	Porsche 718 9822016–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,324 mm	Length4,379 mm–4,405 mm
Width	Width1,864 mm	Width1,801 mm
Height	Height1,304 mm	Height1,276 mm–1,295 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,470 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance95 mm–100 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume281 l	Trunk volume280 l–425 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,430 kg–1,640 kg	Curb weight1,365 kg–1,405 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank52 l	Fuel tank64 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2018–present	Production years2016–present
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeCoupe, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines4
Power	Power145–285 kW (197–387 hp)	Power220–294 kW (299–400 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–4.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.3 l/100 km · sDrive30i	Lowest consumption7.9 l/100 km · Cayman 2.0
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · M40i	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · S 2.5
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed293 km/h
Trim levelsBase · 718
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Base	Items in the base trim30 · 718
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · M Sport	Items in the top trim37 · 718 GTS
Equipment · Comfort7 · 8
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✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
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✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
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✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Z4 G29 or Porsche 718 982?

Length: Porsche 718 982 4,405 mm, BMW Z4 G29 4,324 mm (a 81 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,475 vs 2,470 mm. Boot: 425 vs 281 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Z4 G29 or Porsche 718 982?

The most frugal BMW Z4 G29 uses 6.3 l/100 km (sDrive30i); the most frugal Porsche 718 982 7.9 l/100 km (Cayman 2.0).

Which is more powerful — BMW Z4 G29 or Porsche 718 982?

The strongest BMW Z4 G29 makes 285 kW (387 hp) (M40i); the strongest Porsche 718 982 294 kW (400 hp) (GTS 4.0).

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