BMW 335is vs Porsche Cayman
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Porsche Cayman
Overview
| Spec | BMW 335is335is | Porsche CaymanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 335is | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2013 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 335is335is | Porsche CaymanBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $52,100 (best) | $52,600 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 335is335is | Porsche CaymanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 16.1 gal | 16.9 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 335is335is | Porsche CaymanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 320 hp (best) | 275 hp |
| Torque | 332 lb-ft (best) | 214 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | flat 6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 335is335is | Porsche CaymanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 11 cu ft | 15 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 761 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,571 lbs | 2,888 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in (best) | 97.4 in |
| Length | 181.9 in (best) | 172.4 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 70.9 in (best) |
| Height | 54.9 in (best) | 50.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 335is335is | Porsche CaymanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 335is | Porsche Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 335is $52,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $52,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 335is $61,100 MSRP | S $64,100 MSRP |
| 3 | — | GTS $75,200 MSRP |
| 4 | — | GT4 $84,600 MSRP |