2007 BMW 328 vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman

To start off, both 2007 BMW 328 and 2007 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.

Let's talk about torque, 2007 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 328 2007 Porsche Cayman
Make BMW Porsche
Model 328 Cayman
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2996 cc 2686 cc
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 273 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 4600 RPM
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1310 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.1 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 64 L