2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster

To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125.

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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125. 2009 Porsche Boxster has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 125 2009 Porsche Boxster
Make BMW Porsche
Model 125 Boxster
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2497 cc 2687 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4700 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 245 km/hour 253 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.4 seconds 6.4 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.1 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 64 L


 

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