2006 BMW 118 vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster

To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (252 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118.

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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 118 2009 Porsche Boxster
Make BMW Porsche
Model 118 Boxster
Year Released 2006 2009
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1995 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 127 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 7200 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 215 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 85.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 78 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 208 km/hour 262 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.7 seconds 6.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1300 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.3 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 64 L