BMW M2 vs Porsche 718 Cayman (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$8,120
- M2: $8,120 cheaper, 173 hp more.
- 718 Cayman: 5 mpg better.
- M2 wins 7 of 9 measures.
| Measure | M2 | 718 Cayman | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $66,675 | $74,795 | M2 |
| Horsepower | 473 hp | 300 hp | M2 |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | M2 |
| MPG combined | 19 mpg | 24 mpg | 718 Cayman |
| Cargo, max | 13.8 cu ft | 9.7 cu ft | M2 |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.8 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 32.2 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 180.3 in | 172.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.3 in | 70.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,814 lb | 3,104 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | M2 |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | 4.0 in | M2 |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2 s tested | 4.7 s tested | M2 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| M2 RWD $65,500 | 718 Cayman RWD $72,800 | $7,300 |
| 718 Cayman RWD $72,800 | M2 RWD $65,500 | $7,300 |
Cost to run
M2 costs $5,594 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | M2 | 718 Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $66,675 | $74,795 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,021 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,126 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $78,801 | $84,395 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: M2 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | M2 | 11% |
| MPG | 718 Cayman | 21% |
| Power | M2 | 37% |
| Space | M2 | 30% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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