2020 Porsche 718 Cayman vs. 2020 BMW M4
When we compare the 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman's and the 2020 BMW M4's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The 2020 BMW M4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman's and the 2020 BMW M4's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman vs. 2020 BMW M4 Pricing
A used 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman ranges from $120,309 to $149,093 while a used 2020 BMW M4 is priced between $53,208 to $75,074.
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman vs. 2020 BMW M4 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman loses 21.7 percent of its value and the 2020 BMW M4 loses 38.4 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman retains 16.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 BMW M4.
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman vs. 2020 BMW M4 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche 718 Cayman is 7.6 out of 10 while the BMW M4's quality rating is 7.3 out of 10. This results in the Porsche 718 Cayman being ranked 10 out of 33 Best Luxury Coupes and the BMW M4 being ranked 19 out of 33. Out of 40 Best Luxury Sports Cars, the Porsche 718 Cayman is ranked 13 and the BMW M4 is ranked 22.
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman vs. 2020 BMW M4 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Porsche 718 Cayman is 6.4 out of 10. For the BMW M4 the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the BMW M4 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Porsche 718 Cayman.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the 2020 BMW M4 base engine makes 425 horsepower. The 718 Cayman is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 369 miles. The M4 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 395 miles.This gives the 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 BMW M4 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
120309 - 149093
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.217065
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
53208 - 75074
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.384002
Porsche 718 Cayman Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
6.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW M4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 718 Cayman Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 25Ranking
2 out of / 40Ranking
2 out of / 33Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 33Ranking
10 out of / 23Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 30Ranking
13 out of / 40Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 33Ranking
22 out of / 40Ranking
27 out of / 40BMW M4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 33Ranking
2 out of / 40Ranking
5 out of / 40Ranking
5 out of / 33Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 33Ranking
15 out of / 30Ranking
16 out of / 23Ranking
17 out of / 26Ranking
18 out of / 40Ranking
18 out of / 33Ranking
19 out of / 33Ranking
20 out of / 40Ranking
21 out of / 40Ranking
22 out of / 40Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman Trim Levels
Base, GT4, S, T
2020 BMW M4 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 1950 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.099 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
425 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.117 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
284 / 369 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
284 / 395 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
11 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3034 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
51 inches
Length:
172.4 inches
Wheelbase:
97.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3625 lbs
Width:
79.3 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
184.5 inches
Wheelbase:
110.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45ZR18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40R18