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

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SummaryPerformanceEngineDrivetrainPracticality

Honda S2000

(2004 - 2009)

...S2000

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 BHP	237 BHP	309 BHP	338 BHP	338 BHP
Economy
28.5 mpg	29.7 mpg	23.3 mpg	20.8 mpg	23.3 mpg
Kerb Weight
1,271 kg	1,370 kg	1,696 kg	1,730 kg	1,485 kg
Luggage
143 L	280 L	130 L	300 L	220 L
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
186 BHP/Tonne / 5.36 kg/BHP	173 BHP/Tonne / 5.78 kg/BHP	182 BHP/Tonne / 5.49 kg/BHP	195 BHP/Tonne / 5.12 kg/BHP	228 BHP/Tonne / 4.39 kg/BHP
Total Power
237 BHP / 240 ps	237 BHP / 240 ps	309 BHP / 313 ps	338 BHP / 343 ps	338 BHP / 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
Economy
28.5 mpg	29.7 mpg	23.3 mpg	20.8 mpg	23.3 mpg
Total Range
313 Miles	418 Miles	410 Miles	288 Miles	281 Miles
CO₂ Emissions
237 g/Km		288 g/Km	328 g/Km
UK Tax Cost
£445-£760		£790	£375-£790
Model Platform
S2000 (99-09)	Boxster (05-12)	350Z (02-09)	3 Series (98-06)	Z4 (02-08)
Doors
2	2	2	2	2
Seats
2	2	2	4	2
Cargo Space
143 L	280 L	130 L	300 L	220 L
Turning Circle
10.8 m		10.8 m
Kerb Weight
1,271 kg	1,370 kg	1,696 kg	1,730 kg	1,485 kg
Gross Weight
1,535 kg	1,610 kg	1,820 kg	2,100 kg	1,705 kg
Length
4,135 mm	4,329 mm	4,315 mm	4,492 mm	4,091 mm
Width
1,750 mm	1,801 mm	1,815 mm	1,780 mm	1,781 mm
Height
1,285 mm	1,295 mm	1,325 mm	1,370 mm	1,299 mm
Wheelbase
2,400 mm	2,415 mm	2,650 mm	2,731 mm	2,495 mm
Front Track
1,470 mm	1,490 mm	1,535 mm	1,508 mm	1,486 mm
Rear Track
1,510 mm	1,534 mm	1,545 mm	1,525 mm	1,516 mm
Engine Name
F20C2		VQ35HR	S54B32	S54B32
Configuration
Inline 4	Flat 6	V6	Inline 6	Inline 6
Displacement
2 Litre / 1,997 cc	2.7 Litre / 2,687 cc	3.5 Litre / 3,498 cc	3.2 Litre / 3,246 cc	3.2 Litre / 3,246 cc
Peak Power
237 BHP / 240 ps	237 BHP / 240 ps	309 BHP / 313 ps	338 BHP / 343 ps	338 BHP / 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
119 BHP/L	88 BHP/L	88 BHP/L	104 BHP/L	104 BHP/L
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
Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Compression
11:1	11:1	10.6:1	11.5:1	11.5:1
Bore x Stroke
87 x 84 mm	85.5 x 78 mm	95.5 x 81.4 mm	87 x 91 mm	87 x 91 mm
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
50 L	64 L	80 L	63 L	55 L
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
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears	5 Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
	5 Gears		6 Gears
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