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 BHP	217 BHP	249 BHP	276 BHP	338 BHP
Economy
28.5 mpg	28.5 mpg	26.4 mpg	24.1 mpg	20.8 mpg
Kerb Weight
1,260 kg	1,260 kg	1,295 kg	1,710 kg	1,730 kg
Luggage
143 L	260 L	260 L	130 L	300 L
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
188 BHP/Tonne / 5.32 kg/BHP	172 BHP/Tonne / 5.81 kg/BHP	192 BHP/Tonne / 5.2 kg/BHP	161 BHP/Tonne / 6.2 kg/BHP	195 BHP/Tonne / 5.12 kg/BHP
Total Power
237 BHP / 240 ps	217 BHP / 220 ps	249 BHP / 252 ps	276 BHP / 280 ps	338 BHP / 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
Economy
28.5 mpg	28.5 mpg	26.4 mpg	24.1 mpg	20.8 mpg
Total Range
313 Miles	357 Miles	371 Miles	424 Miles	288 Miles
CO₂ Emissions
237 g/Km				328 g/Km
UK Tax Cost
£375-£445	£375	£375		£375-£790
Model Platform
S2000 (99-09)	Boxster (96-04)	Boxster (96-04)	350Z (02-09)	3 Series (98-06)
Doors
2	2	2	2	2
Seats
2	2	2	2	4
Cargo Space
143 L	260 L	260 L	130 L	300 L
Turning Circle
10.8 m			10.8 m
Kerb Weight
1,260 kg	1,260 kg	1,295 kg	1,710 kg	1,730 kg
Gross Weight
1,535 kg	1,570 kg	1,615 kg	1,820 kg	2,100 kg
Length
4,135 mm	4,315 mm	4,315 mm	4,315 mm	4,492 mm
Width
1,750 mm	1,780 mm	1,780 mm	1,815 mm	1,780 mm
Height
1,285 mm	1,290 mm	1,290 mm	1,325 mm	1,370 mm
Wheelbase
2,400 mm	2,415 mm	2,415 mm	2,650 mm	2,731 mm
Front Track
1,470 mm	1,465 mm	1,455 mm	1,535 mm	1,508 mm
Rear Track
1,510 mm	1,528 mm	1,508 mm	1,545 mm	1,525 mm
Engine Name
F20C2			VQ35DE	S54B32
Configuration
Inline 4	Flat 6	Flat 6	V6	Inline 6
Displacement
2 Litre / 1,997 cc	2.7 Litre / 2,687 cc	3.2 Litre / 3,179 cc	3.5 Litre / 3,498 cc	3.2 Litre / 3,246 cc
Peak Power
237 BHP / 240 ps	217 BHP / 220 ps	249 BHP / 252 ps	276 BHP / 280 ps	338 BHP / 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
119 BHP/L	81 BHP/L	78 BHP/L	79 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	11:1	10.3:1	11.5:1
Bore x Stroke
87 x 84 mm	85.5 x 78 mm	93 x 78 mm	95.5 x 81.4 mm	87 x 91 mm
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
50 L	57 L	64 L	80 L	63 L
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
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears	5 Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
	5 Gears	5 Gears		6 Gears
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