2017 BMW 4 Series Convertible vs. 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

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What is the main difference between 4 Series Convertible and 718 Boxster?

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $5,700 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster has a higher starting price than the 2017 BMW 4 Series Convertible. Also, the 2017 718 Boxster has a more powerful engine than the 2017 4 Series Convertible, and it gets 2.6 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the 4 Series Convertible body is slightly larger than the 718 Boxster, and in addition to that, it's also taller. And finally, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the BMW 4 Series Convertible seats two more the Porsche 718 Boxster. Among similarities are the body structure and market segment.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Man, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$50,300
$56,000
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0L Flat-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
248 hp
300 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.0 sec
4.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
23 MPG
21 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
28 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
27 MPG
24 MPG
Width
Width
79.4 in
78.5 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.9 in
70.9 in
Length
Length
182.6 in
172.4 in
Height
Height
54.5 - 55.1 in
50.4 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.6 in
97.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
91.2 ft2
84.9 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
2
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.4 in
-
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.2 in
-
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.3 in
-
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.1 in
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
33.1 in
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
49.8 in
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Costs

2017 BMW 4 Series Convertible

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600 - $2,900
$2,900 - $3,150
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$419 (2017 BMW 4 Series 430i Convertible SULEV)
$1,019 (2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S Roadster)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$20,683 - $20,983
$44,583 - $44,833
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