2006 Porsche Boxster vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2010 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 395 kg more than 2010 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Boxster | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | Boxster | 116 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2686 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
