2017 BMW 2 Series Convertible vs. 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

Image Comparison

Compare images of 2017 BMW 2 Series Convertible and 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster by choosing the desired model and trim and then selecting the comparison image.

What is the main difference between 2 Series Convertible and 718 Boxster?

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $17,050 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster has a higher starting price than the 2017 BMW 2 Series Convertible. Also, the 2017 718 Boxster has a more powerful engine than the 2017 2 Series Convertible, and it gets 3.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the roofline of the 2 Series Convertible is slightly higher than the 718 Boxster's. And finally, you'll seat two more passengers in the BMW 2 Series Convertible than in the Porsche 718 Boxster. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and ground shadow size.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Man, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$38,950
$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
5.6 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
78.1 in
78.5 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
69.8 in
70.9 in
Length
Length
174.7 in
172.4 in
Height
Height
55.6 in
50.4 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
105.9 in
97.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
84.7 ft2
84.9 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
2
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.5 in
-
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.5 in
-
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.4 in
-
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.0 in
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.8 in
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
42.2 in
-

Costs

2017 BMW 2 Series Convertible

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600 - $2,700
$2,900 - $3,150
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$359 (2017 BMW 2 Series 230i xDrive Convertible)
$1,019 (2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S Roadster)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$18,523 - $18,623
$44,583 - $44,833
2017 BMW 2 Series Convertible vs. 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster - Front Left Comparison2017 BMW 2 Series Convertible vs. 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster - Front Left Comparison
2017 BMW 2 Series Convertible vs. 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster - Rear Right Comparison2017 BMW 2 Series Convertible vs. 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster - Rear Right Comparison
2017 BMW 2 Series Convertible vs. 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster - Dashboard Comparison2017 BMW 2 Series Convertible vs. 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster - Dashboard Comparison
2017 BMW 2 Series Convertible vs. 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster - Side Comparison2017 BMW 2 Series Convertible vs. 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster - Side Comparison
Comparison List:
Comparison list is empty, please add cars.