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Compare 2–4 cars side by side. Every figure is sourced; the best value in each comparable row is marked.
| Specification | BMW2025 BMW M850i xDrive Convertible | Porsche2025 Porsche 718 Boxster |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 155 mphManufacturer claim · BMW | 171 mphBestManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Power-to-weight ratioHigher is betterCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ. | 243.5 hp/tBestCalculated | 219.0 hp/tCalculated |
| Lateral accelerationSkidpad radius and surface affect results. | — | 1.01 gIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 3.80 sBestManufacturer claim · BMW | 4.70 sManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| 0–100 km/hLower is better | 3.90 sBestManufacturer claim · BMW | 4.90 sIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| 0–100 mphLower is better | 8.30 sBestIndependent test · Car and Driver | 10.60 sIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 0–200 km/hLower is better | 13.5 sBestIndependent test · auto motor und sport | 18.1 sManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Quarter-mile elapsed time | — | 13.20 sManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 151.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | 145.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 523 hpBestManufacturer claim · BMW | 300 hpManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 553 lb-ftBestManufacturer claim · BMW | 280 lb-ftManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Engine displacement | 4395.0 ccManufacturer claim · BMW | 1988.0 ccManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Cylinder count | 8Manufacturer claim · BMW | 4Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Engine layout | V8Manufacturer claim · BMW | Flat-4Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Engine placement | FrontManufacturer claim · BMW | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 191 inManufacturer claim · BMW | 172 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Width | 75 inManufacturer claim · BMW | 71 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Height | 53 inManufacturer claim · BMW | 50 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Wheelbase | 111 inManufacturer claim · BMW | 97 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Ground clearance | 5 inManufacturer claim · BMW | — |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 4736 lbManufacturer claim · BMW | 3020 lbBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel economy (combined)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 19.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA | 24.0 mpgBestHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (city)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 17.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA | 21.0 mpgBestHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (highway)Higher is betterLower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | 24.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA | 27.0 mpgBestHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.0 galManufacturer claim · BMW | 14.3 galManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Estimated range (combined)Higher is betterEstimated from tank capacity and quoted combined economy — not an instrumented range. | ||
| Practicality | ||
| Cargo volume | 12 ft³Manufacturer claim · BMW | — |
| Seats | 4Manufacturer claim · BMW | 2Homologation · US EPA |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | $117,000Homologation · US EPA | $74,900Homologation · US EPA |
| Tires & Wheels | ||
| Front tire size | 245/35R20 95Y XLManufacturer claim · BMW | 235/45 ZR18Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Rear tire size | 275/30R20 97Y XLManufacturer claim · BMW | 265/45 ZR18Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
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| MidManufacturer claim · Porsche |
| Induction type | Twin-turboManufacturer claim · BMW | TurbochargedManufacturer claim · Porsche |
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| Redline | — | 7500Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
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| Transmission type | Torque-converter automaticManufacturer claim · BMW | ManualManufacturer claim · Porsche |
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| Number of gears | 8Manufacturer claim · BMW | 6Manufacturer claim · Porsche |
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| 342 miCalculated |
| 342 miBestCalculated |
| Estimated range (highway)Higher is betterEstimated from tank capacity and quoted highway economy — not an instrumented range. | 432 miBestCalculated | 385 miCalculated |
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| Estimated range (city)Higher is betterEstimated from tank capacity and quoted city economy — not an instrumented range. | 306 miBestCalculated | 300 miCalculated |
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