S2000 vs Boxster vs 350Z vs E46 M3 vs Z4M Roadster

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SummaryPerformanceEngineDrivetrainPracticality

Honda S2000 (AP1 Facelift)

(2004 - 2009)

...Facelift)

Porsche Boxster

(2005 - 2006)

...Boxster

Nissan 350Z Roadster

(2007 - 2009)

...Roadster

BMW M3 Cabrio

(2001 - 2006)

...M3 Cabrio

BMW Z4 M Roadster

(2006 - 2008)

...Roadster

Engine
2 L Inline 4	2.7 L Flat 6	3.5 L V6	3.2 L Inline 6	3.2 L Inline 6
Drivetrain
Front Mid - RWD	Rear Mid - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - RWD
Top Speed
160 mph	159 mph	155 mph	155 mph	155 mph
Acceleration
6.2 sec	6.2 sec	6.1 sec	5.5 sec	5.0 sec
Total Power
237 hp	237 hp	309 hp	338 hp	338 hp
Mileage
23.7 mpg	24.7 mpg	19.4 mpg	17.3 mpg	19.4 mpg
Curb Weight
2,802 lbs	3,020 lbs	3,739 lbs	3,814 lbs	3,274 lbs
Luggage
5.1 ft³	9.9 ft³	4.6 ft³	10.6 ft³	7.8 ft³
Top Speed
160 mph / 258 Km/h	159 mph / 256 Km/h	155 mph / 250 Km/h	155 mph / 250 Km/h	155 mph / 250 Km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 seconds	6.2 seconds	6.1 seconds	5.5 seconds	5.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
11.82 lb/hp / 186 hp/Tonne	12.74 lb/hp / 173 hp/Tonne	12.1 lb/hp / 182 hp/Tonne	11.29 lb/hp / 195 hp/Tonne	9.68 lb/hp / 228 hp/Tonne
Total Power
237 hp / 240 ps	237 hp / 240 ps	309 hp / 313 ps	338 hp / 343 ps	338 hp / 343 ps
Total Torque
153 lb·ft / 208 N·m	199 lb·ft / 270 N·m	264 lb·ft / 358 N·m	269 lb·ft / 365 N·m	269 lb·ft / 365 N·m
Mileage
23.7 mpg	24.7 mpg	19.4 mpg	17.3 mpg	19.4 mpg
Total Range
313 Miles	418 Miles	410 Miles	288 Miles	281 Miles
Tailpipe CO₂
381 g/Mile		463 g/Mile	528 g/Mile
Model Platform
S2000 (99-09)	Boxster (05-12)	350Z (02-09)	3 Series (98-06)	Z4 (02-08)
Door Count
2	2	2	2	2
Seat Count
2	2	2	4	2
Luggage Space
5.1 ft³	9.9 ft³	4.6 ft³	10.6 ft³	7.8 ft³
Turning Radius
35.4 ft		35.4 ft
Curb Weight
2,802 lbs	3,020 lbs	3,739 lbs	3,814 lbs	3,274 lbs
Gross Weight
3,384 lbs	3,549 lbs	4,012 lbs	4,630 lbs	3,759 lbs
Length
162.8 in	170.4 in	169.9 in	176.9 in	161.1 in
Width
68.9 in	70.9 in	71.5 in	70.1 in	70.1 in
Height
50.6 in	51 in	52.2 in	53.9 in	51.1 in
Wheelbase
94.5 in	95.1 in	104.3 in	107.5 in	98.2 in
Front Track
57.9 in	58.7 in	60.4 in	59.4 in	58.5 in
Rear Track
59.4 in	60.4 in	60.8 in	60 in	59.7 in
Engine Name
F20C2		VQ35HR	S54B32	S54B32
Layout
Inline 4	Flat 6	V6	Inline 6	Inline 6
Capacity
2 Liter / 121.9 in³	2.7 Liter / 164 in³	3.5 Liter / 213.5 in³	3.2 Liter / 198.1 in³	3.2 Liter / 198.1 in³
Peak Power
237 hp / 240 ps	237 hp / 240 ps	309 hp / 313 ps	338 hp / 343 ps	338 hp / 343 ps
Peak Torque
153 lb·ft / 208 N·m	199 lb·ft / 270 N·m	264 lb·ft / 358 N·m	269 lb·ft / 365 N·m	269 lb·ft / 365 N·m
Specific Output
1.95 hp/in³	1.44 hp/in³	1.44 hp/in³	1.7 hp/in³	1.7 hp/in³
Aspiration
Natural	Natural	Natural	Natural	Natural
Valvetrain
DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)	4 (24v Total)	4 (24v Total)	4 (24v Total)	4 (24v Total)
Fuel
Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Compression
11:1	11:1	10.6:1	11.5:1	11.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.425 x 3.307 in	3.366 x 3.071 in	3.76 x 3.205 in	3.425 x 3.583 in	3.425 x 3.583 in
Fuel Delivery
Multi-point	Multi-point	Multi-point	Multi-point	Multi-point
Position
Front Mid	Rear Mid	Front	Front	Front
Orientation
Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal
Fuel Tank
13.2 gal	16.9 gal	21.1 gal	16.6 gal	14.5 gal
Driven Wheels
Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)
Front Tyres
215/45R17 W	205/55 ZR17	225/45 ZR18	225/45 ZR18	225/45 ZR18
Rear Tyres
245/40R17 W	235/50 ZR17	245/45 ZR18	255/40 ZR18	255/40 ZR18
Transmission (MT)
6 Speeds	5 Speeds	6 Speeds	6 Speeds	6 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
	5 Speeds		6 Speeds
Front Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc	Vented Disc	Solid Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone	MacPherson Strut	Double Wishbone	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link