There aren’t too many two-seat roadsters that will compete directly with the new Porsche Boxster GTS.
Indeed, just three offerings from BMW, Lotus and Mercedes-Benz match the GTS closely in terms of price and performance. Even so each has a unique powertrain arrangement, a factor that contributes to four very different driving experiences.
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This particular market segment could gain a further two contenders in the future, though. The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is going into production next year, while an open-top RS version of the recently-revealed third-generation Audi TT is expected at some point.
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Indeed, just three offerings from BMW, Lotus and Mercedes-Benz match the GTS closely in terms of price and performance. Even so each has a unique powertrain arrangement, a factor that contributes to four very different driving experiences.
This particular market segment could gain a further two contenders in the future, though. The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is going into production next year, while an open-top RS version of the recently-revealed third-generation Audi TT is expected at some point.
| Manufacturer | Porsche | BMW | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Boxster GTS | Z4 sDrive35iS | Exige S Roadster | SLK 55 AMG |
| OTR price | £52,879* | £45,935 | £53,850 | £55,335 |
| Engine | 3.4 litre F6; mid-mounted | 3.0 litre I6 twin-turbo; front-mounted | 3.5 litre V6 supercharged; mid-mounted | 5.5 litre V8; front-mounted |
| Power | 335 bhp (250 kW / 340 PS) | 335 bhp (250 kW / 340 PS) | 345 bhp (258 kW / 350 PS) | 415 bhp (310 kW / 421 PS) |
| Torque | 380 Nm (280 lb/ft) | 450 Nm (332 lb/ft) | 400 Nm (295 lb/ft) | 540 Nm (398 lb/ft) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed DCT** | 6-speed manual | 7-speed auto** |
| 0-62 mph (100 km/h) | 5.0 secs | 4.8 secs | 4.0 secs | 4.6 secs |
| Top speed | 174 mph (281 km/h) | 155 mph (250 km/h)^ | 145 mph (233 km/h)^ | 155 mph (250 km/h)^ |
| Combined cycle | 31.4 mpg (9.0 l/100km) | 31.0 mpg (9.1 l/100km) | 28.0 mpg (10.1 l/100km) | 33.6 mpg (8.4 l/100km) |
| CO2 emissions | 211 g/km | 211 g/km | 236 g/km | 195 g/km |
| * £55,230 with the PDK dual-clutch transmission. | ||||
| ** Manual gearbox not available. | ||||
| ^ Electronically limited. | ||||
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