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BMW Z4 M40i G29 vs Porsche Boxster Spyder 987: which one uses less fuel?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

sports car · 2018 vs 2010 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Methodology

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW Z4 M40i G29

2,354 €per year

7,7 L/100 km weighted · 15.69 € per 100 km · 1 158 L per year

Gap762 €per year in favour of the Z4 M40i (−24 %)≈ 375 L petrol 95
BPorsche Boxster Spyder 987

3,117 €per year

10,2 L/100 km weighted · 20.78 € per 100 km · 1 533 L per year

Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix
Fuel price : Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Diesel 2.25 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 25/08/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitZ4BoxsterGap
City70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,624 €3,414 €790 € · Z4
Mixed30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,354 €3,117 €762 € · Z4
Long-distance10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,144 €2,829 €686 € · Z4

Cumulative saving for the Z4 M40i

1 year
762 €
3 years
2,287 €
5 years
3,812 €
10 years
7,624 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.4 L/100 km · 10.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
340 ch · 324 ch
Kerb weight
1,535 kg · 1,300 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW Z4 M40i is about 25% cheaper than the Porsche Boxster Spyder with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW Z4 M40i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.