2005 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 115 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |