Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW M4
In comparing the Porsche 718 Boxster's and the BMW M4's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 718 Boxster has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The BMW M4 has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche 718 Boxster's and the BMW M4's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 718 Boxster is a better car than the BMW M4.
Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW M4 Pricing
For a new model, the Porsche 718 Boxster's price is between $85,134 and $122,084, with the BMW M4 priced between $97,142 and $108,780.
Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW M4 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche 718 Boxster loses 29.4 percent of its value and the BMW M4 loses 43.7 percent of its value. This means the Porsche 718 Boxster retains 14.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW M4.
Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW M4 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche 718 Boxster is 7.7 out of 10 while the BMW M4's quality rating is 6.9 out of 10. This results in the Porsche 718 Boxster being ranked 7 out of 26 Best Luxury Convertibles and the BMW M4 being ranked 17 out of 26. Out of 40 Best Luxury Sports Cars, the Porsche 718 Boxster is ranked 11 and the BMW M4 is ranked 27.
Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW M4 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Porsche 718 Boxster is 7.0 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 Boxster.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Porsche 718 Boxster’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the BMW M4 base engine makes 503 horsepower. The 718 Boxster is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 358 miles. The M4 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 359 miles.This gives the Porsche 718 Boxster the advantage in fuel efficiency and the BMW M4 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
85134 - 122084
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.293969
Pricing
New Asking Price:
97142 - 108780
Used Asking Price:
87544 - 103767
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.437019
Porsche 718 Boxster Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.65 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW M4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche 718 Boxster Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 40Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 23Ranking
11 out of / 40Ranking
12 out of / 30Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
18 out of / 26Ranking
24 out of / 40Ranking
30 out of / 40BMW M4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 40Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
4 out of / 40Ranking
11 out of / 18Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 26Ranking
17 out of / 26Ranking
18 out of / 30Ranking
19 out of / 23Ranking
21 out of / 40Ranking
22 out of / 40Ranking
22 out of / 26Ranking
27 out of / 40Ranking
36 out of / 40Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche 718 Boxster Trim Levels
Base, GTS 4.0, S, Style Edition
BMW M4 Trim Levels
Competition xDrive, Base, Competition
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:
503 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
479 foot-lbs @ 2750 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 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 358 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
250 / 359 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated 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
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
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:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
9.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
43.9 inches
Cargo Space:
9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
84.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3020 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
50.4 inches
Length:
172.4 inches
Wheelbase:
97.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4306 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.9 inches
Length:
189.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 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:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/35R19