The Germans at AutoBild took to the track to drag race the new BMW M240i and its somewhat rival, the Porsche Cayman 718, essentially a traditional 2+2 sports car against a 2-seat coupe. The two cars are significantly different when it comes to the price tag. The 2017 BMW M240i starts at around $45,000, while the Cayman goes for nearly $54,000. Both cars though have their own cult in their respective communities.
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The Cayman brings to the fight a 2.0 liter flat-four engine, delivering 300 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. The M240i is represented by the all-new B58 3.0 liter six-cylinder turbo engine promising 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque.
On paper, the M240i should be the fastest car, but the weight will certainly play a factor. The Cayman weighs between 2950-3050 lb, while the M240i is significantly heavier – 3499-3519 lbs.
So which one will take the win in this straight line test? Let’s find out.
BMW is just too heavy.
This seems like a common problem for BMWs lately. I have an E92 335i and it suffers speedwise due to the weight as well. It does not help the handling situation either as the body roll is very noticeable when doing any type of spirited driving that involves curves. The handling can be helped at least with M or after market parts, but the weight is another issue.
Yea, usually fat asses are slower, even with more power.
The BMW motor has much more character and a perfect sound. 3 liters and 6 cylinders vs 2 liters and 4 cylinders. No words. By the way if you like you can bring the B58 motor easily with a tuning box or a chip tuning over 400 HP without overcharging it