S2000 vs E46 M3 vs Boxster vs 350z Roadster

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SummaryPerformanceEngineDrivetrainPracticality

Honda S2000

(1999 - 2003)

...S2000

Porsche Boxster

(1999 - 2002)

...Boxster

Porsche Boxster S

(1999 - 2002)

...Boxster S

Nissan 350Z Roadster

(2005 - 2006)

...Roadster

BMW M3 Cabrio

(2001 - 2006)

...M3 Cabrio

Engine
2 L Inline 4	2.7 L Flat 6	3.2 L Flat 6	3.5 L V6	3.2 L Inline 6
Drivetrain
Front Mid - RWD	Rear Mid - RWD	Rear Mid - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - RWD
Top Speed
160 mph	155 mph	162 mph	155 mph	155 mph
Acceleration
6.2 sec	6.6 sec	5.6 sec	6.4 sec	5.5 sec
Total Power
237 hp	217 hp	249 hp	276 hp	338 hp
Mileage
23.7 mpg	23.7 mpg	22 mpg	20.1 mpg	17.3 mpg
Curb Weight
2,778 lbs	2,778 lbs	2,855 lbs	3,770 lbs	3,814 lbs
Luggage
5.1 ft³	9.2 ft³	9.2 ft³	4.6 ft³	10.6 ft³
Top Speed
160 mph / 258 Km/h	155 mph / 250 Km/h	162 mph / 260 Km/h	155 mph / 250 Km/h	155 mph / 250 Km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 seconds	6.6 seconds	5.6 seconds	6.4 seconds	5.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
11.73 lb/hp / 188 hp/Tonne	12.81 lb/hp / 172 hp/Tonne	11.46 lb/hp / 192 hp/Tonne	13.67 lb/hp / 161 hp/Tonne	11.29 lb/hp / 195 hp/Tonne
Total Power
237 hp / 240 ps	217 hp / 220 ps	249 hp / 252 ps	276 hp / 280 ps	338 hp / 343 ps
Total Torque
153 lb·ft / 208 N·m	192 lb·ft / 260 N·m	225 lb·ft / 305 N·m	268 lb·ft / 363 N·m	269 lb·ft / 365 N·m
Mileage
23.7 mpg	23.7 mpg	22 mpg	20.1 mpg	17.3 mpg
Total Range
313 Miles	357 Miles	371 Miles	424 Miles	288 Miles
Tailpipe CO₂
381 g/Mile				528 g/Mile
Model Platform
S2000 (99-09)	Boxster (96-04)	Boxster (96-04)	350Z (02-09)	3 Series (98-06)
Door Count
2	2	2	2	2
Seat Count
2	2	2	2	4
Luggage Space
5.1 ft³	9.2 ft³	9.2 ft³	4.6 ft³	10.6 ft³
Turning Radius
35.4 ft			35.4 ft
Curb Weight
2,778 lbs	2,778 lbs	2,855 lbs	3,770 lbs	3,814 lbs
Gross Weight
3,384 lbs	3,461 lbs	3,560 lbs	4,012 lbs	4,630 lbs
Length
162.8 in	169.9 in	169.9 in	169.9 in	176.9 in
Width
68.9 in	70.1 in	70.1 in	71.5 in	70.1 in
Height
50.6 in	50.8 in	50.8 in	52.2 in	53.9 in
Wheelbase
94.5 in	95.1 in	95.1 in	104.3 in	107.5 in
Front Track
57.9 in	57.7 in	57.3 in	60.4 in	59.4 in
Rear Track
59.4 in	60.2 in	59.4 in	60.8 in	60 in
Engine Name
F20C2			VQ35DE	S54B32
Layout
Inline 4	Flat 6	Flat 6	V6	Inline 6
Capacity
2 Liter / 121.9 in³	2.7 Liter / 164 in³	3.2 Liter / 194 in³	3.5 Liter / 213.5 in³	3.2 Liter / 198.1 in³
Peak Power
237 hp / 240 ps	217 hp / 220 ps	249 hp / 252 ps	276 hp / 280 ps	338 hp / 343 ps
Peak Torque
153 lb·ft / 208 N·m	192 lb·ft / 260 N·m	225 lb·ft / 305 N·m	268 lb·ft / 363 N·m	269 lb·ft / 365 N·m
Specific Output
1.95 hp/in³	1.33 hp/in³	1.28 hp/in³	1.29 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	11:1	10.3:1	11.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.425 x 3.307 in	3.366 x 3.071 in	3.661 x 3.071 in	3.76 x 3.205 in	3.425 x 3.583 in
Fuel Delivery
Multi-point	Multi-point	Multi-point	Multi-point	Multi-point
Position
Front Mid	Rear Mid	Rear Mid	Front	Front
Orientation
Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal
Fuel Tank
13.2 gal	15.1 gal	16.9 gal	21.1 gal	16.6 gal
Driven Wheels
Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)
Front Tyres
205/55R16 V	205/55 ZR16	205/50 ZR17	225/45 ZR18	225/45 ZR18
Rear Tyres
225/50R16 V	255/50 ZR16	255/40 ZR17	245/45 ZR18	255/40 ZR18
Transmission (MT)
6 Speeds	5 Speeds	6 Speeds	6 Speeds	6 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
	5 Speeds	5 Speeds		6 Speeds
Front Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Solid Disc	Vented Disc
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	Double Wishbone	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	Multi-Link	Multi-Link