2007 BMW M vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M weights approximately 150 kg more than 2011 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2007 BMW M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
