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BMW M2 vs Porsche 718 Cayman (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$8,120

Car 1

Car 2

M2718 CaymanMSRP + destination$66,675$74,795Horsepower473 hp300 hpTorque406 lb-ft280 lb-ftMPG combined19 mpg24 mpgCargo, max13.8 cu ft9.7 cu ftSeats42Ground clearance4.8 in4.0 in0-60 mph4.2 s4.7 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
M2 RWD vs 718 Cayman RWD
MeasureM2718 CaymanWinner
MSRP + destination$66,675$74,795M2
Horsepower473 hp300 hpM2
Torque406 lb-ft280 lb-ftM2
MPG combined19 mpg24 mpg718 Cayman
Cargo, max13.8 cu ft9.7 cu ftM2
Cargo, seats up13.8 cu ftN/AN/A
Rear legroom32.2 inN/AN/A
Front legroom41.8 inN/AN/A
Length180.3 in172.4 inNot scored
Width74.3 in70.9 inNot scored
Curb weight3,814 lb3,104 lbNot scored
Seats42M2
Ground clearance4.8 in4.0 inM2
0-60 mph4.2 s tested4.7 s testedM2
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi4 yr / 50,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
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.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostM2718 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.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceM211%
MPG718 Cayman21%
PowerM237%
SpaceM230%
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked