2008 BMW 540 vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2008 BMW 540 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 350 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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 540 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 291 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |