2005 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 149 kg more than 2007 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, 2005 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (321 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster. 2007 Porsche Boxster has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |