2010 BMW 118 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 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, 2010 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 118 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 118 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |
