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2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe RWD
2024 Porsche 718 Coupe
$40,700 Starting Price (MSRP)
$68,300 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6 / 10
Sub-Model Z4 Coupe Sub-Model 718 Cayman
Make BMW Make Porsche
Model Z4 Model 718
Model Year 2008 BMW Z4 Coupe Model Year 2024 Porsche 718 Cayman
Year 2008 Year 2024
MSRP $40,700 MSRP $68,300
Engine 3.0L Inline-6 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Flat 4 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Manual Transmission 6-Speed Manual
Horsepower 255 hp Horsepower 300 hp
Torque 220 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm Torque 280 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm
City 18 MPG City 20 MPG
Highway 28 MPG Highway 25 MPG
Combined 22 MPG Combined 22 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 14.5 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 14.2 gallons
Cruising Range City 261 miles Cruising Range City 284 miles
Cruising Range Highway 406 miles Cruising Range Highway 355 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 32.2 ft Turning Diameter 36.1 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Type Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Central Link Rear Suspension Strut
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available Steering Wheel Audio Controls Optional
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Not Available Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Not Available Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Optional
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Optional
Keyless Start Not Available Keyless Start Optional
Keyless Entry Not Available Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Not Available A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Optional Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Optional Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release Optional
Seat Memory Optional Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Standard
Telematics Optional Telematics Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Optional Bucket Seats Not Available
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard Woodgrain Interior Trim Optional
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Not Available Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Not Available MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Not Available Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Optional Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Optional
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard
Smart Device Integration Not Available Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 2 seater Seating Capacity 2 seater
Curb Weight 3,108 lbs Curb Weight 3,040 lbs
Wheelbase 98.2 in Wheelbase 97.4 in
Front Wheel Size 17" x 8.0" Front Wheel Size 18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size 17" x 8.0" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 9.5"
Front Tire P225/45R17 Front Tire P235/45ZR18
Rear Tire P225/45R17 Rear Tire P265/45ZR18
Front Width 58 in Front Width 59.6 in
Max Width 70.1 in Max Width 70.9 in
Height 49.9 in Height 51 in
Length 161.1 in Length 172.4 in
Front Seat Headroom 37.3 in Front Seat Headroom N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room 52.5 in Front Seat Shoulder Room N/A
Front Seat Leg Room 42 in Front Seat Leg Room N/A
Trunk Volume 10.1 ft³ Trunk Volume N/A
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 4.3 in