BMW 135 vs Porsche Cayman and Nissan 350Z

Spec comparison between the BMW 135i, Porsche Cayman and the Nissan 350Z.

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[HammerBros]

Well, what's wrong with this comparison is the price differences. If you are going to compare BASE models, which makes a little more sense the BMW comes in at $34,900, the Porsche $49,900 and the 350z is $27,900. To compare the top trim of the Z with the base of the others is not really a fair comparison (since the top trim of the BMW which a buddy of mine just took delivery of comes in at around $47,000)

[RawAutos]

Did you watch the video? I fully equipped each one for the test. You don't want to do BASE models simply because each "base" model comes equipped differently. If you take the top end model from each car and build it from there, you get the same options... The problem with your comparison is that you don't know why you watched the video. Plus, even if the prices were nowhere near one another, the performance of each is similar. Except for the 135 being a good bit faster.

[SaphireJettaGuy]

I mean the Z is also an amazing car as well, no complaints on that car whatsoever either. but I mean come on dude a Honda doesnt even come close on a real race track or course, I'm amazed Acura hasnt made a Luxury car made to really perform against pure performance cars... Yes Acura and Honda are good cars they last long and the Accord is very nice inside but performance or powerwise its not even close.

[RawAutos]

Honda and Acura just aren't made for that. My father has a 2005 Acura NSX, and that is one of the greatest cars I've ever driven. It's brilliant. It's so brilliant, in fact, that it's hard to believe that it's a Honda/Acura.

[SaphireJettaGuy]

yes a Modded Evo is a good competition like i said the Cayman S and Evo X are the closest thing to beating a 135i.. All 3 cars are amazing, Im amazed the STI only got a few votes compared to the Cayman S and Evo X MR that got like 30+ votes. I'm not saying the 135i is the best car in the world either, yes I do know there are cars that can beat a 135i but on a closed track or course its very hard to compete with,

[RawAutos]

I will agree here.

[jadche]

it is a great video but i wish you were not holding this pen

[arawatbituin]

i would probably choose the 135i because i think it gives you the best value for your money. i mean you're getting the same inline 6 twin turbo engine as the 335i in a smaller body (not much smaller in terms of weight). as far as options go you listed the price fully loaded but obviously some people aren't going to need all those options, you just did it for comparison's sake. the car itself is the most practical between the three and i wouldn't consider anything else. btw, great review.

[DJFriction]

@jws44444

No no, that would be looking at it purely from the price perspective. In this case there are constraints: a sports car. As a result, the best value in this case is determined by price versus power, weight etc.

[jws44444]

You can't use the term 'value' when comparing these cars. If value was a top concern, we'd all be driving Honda Fits.

[DAGRacing09]

he struggles with life

[ckamireddy]

You struggle with the English language

[CmdrGenda]

Nice commentary.. 135 for me.

[withered962]

should look at the 370z, supposedly it's beaten the 135 on the track.

[alesssj4]

You mention the boot space for the Cayman which is not bad but no mention of the front boot? It's a pretty nice pocket in there.. fits all of my groceries!. In combination surely the Cayman has more than the others but then again, no back seats. Yes I have a Cayman and I LOVE it. My next car, 911 Turbo or 430, money permitting ;-)

[evoteck]

i'd still by the bimmer.  the cayman is a weird looking porsche

[Tedlbpwr]

how about to compare the 1988 m3 w porsche the m3 the best car ever 2.3 and2.5 evo 240hp which porsche in 1988 get the power and handling .mpower 4 ever.

[Tedlbpwr]

bmw 4 ever.mpower.