2008 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2008 BMW 335 and 2008 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 BMW 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster. 2008 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 335 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 580 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 264 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |