2009 BMW M6 vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M6 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (261 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Boxter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M6 | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
