2005 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318. 2006 Porsche Boxster has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 318 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
