2nd
1st
Easily the best driver’s car here, but the
Boxster’s strangled performance can be
diff icult to overlook in this company
Its combination of engaging handling, strong
engine, plush interior and genuine sense of
character sees the Z4 emerge victorious
TT shone in the rain,
but impressed less as
the roads dried out
BMW Z4 vs RIVALS COMPARISON
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RATING
Price
On sale
Engine
Power
Torque
Gearbox
Kerb weight
Top speed
0-62mph
Economy
CO 2 , tax band
1 BMW Z4 M 40 i 2 Porsche 718
Boxster T
3 Audi TT RS Roadster
Sport Edition
AAAAC
£53,006
Now
4 cyls horizontally opp,
1988cc, turbo, petrol
295bhp at 6500rpm
280lb ft at 2150-4500rpm
6-spd manual
1350kg
170mph
5.1sec
31.4-32.8mpg
181-187g/km, 37%
AAABC
£59,655
Now
5 cyls in line, 2480cc,
turbo, petrol
395bhp at 5850-7000rpm
354lb ft at 1700-5850rpm
7-spd dual-clutch automatic
1450kg
174mph
3.9sec
29.7-30.1mpg
183g/km, 37%
AAAAC
£47,750
Now
6 cyls in line, 2998cc,
turbo, petrol
335bhp at 5000-6500rpm
369lb ft at 1600-4500rpm
8-spd automatic
1535kg
155mph
4.6sec
33.2mpg
165g/km, 37%