2009 BMW M3 vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
