What is the difference between the Z4 M40i and the Boxster?

Shift to manual mode and paddle shiftto try. Personally, I really like BMW automatics these days and no longerIt is so good that it makes you think that the twin clutch system is not necessary. It is so good that it makes you think that you don't need twin clutch system.I have an impression.

The AT in this Z4 M40i is the "Steptronic Sport TransmissionIt seems to say, "I can't believe that this is a torque converter AT," but it shifts so small that it is hard to believe that it is a torque converter AT.Shifting speed is quite fast, especially when shifting up.I feel as if it is.

From a sensory point of view, it seems to be comparable to that of Porsche's PDK, which was around the time of the 991.1 and 981 models.

The exhaust sound when shifting up is also powerful.The sound of the afterfire production on accelerator off is also very pleasant.The sound is low at low and medium RPMs, but when you let off the accelerator at higher RPMs, it is quite "Bri-bri-bri-bri-bri!and loud sounds to get you in the mood. I guess this is a love it or hate it part, but I like it.

As for the engine feeling, the Silky 6 is as good as it gets, and as someone who knows the old NA engine, I can feel a slight vibration from the turbocharged engine, but even so, the engine is still very smooth.It is indeed an engine made by a "Bavarian engine builder.The torque is very thick and easy to ride even at low speeds. It is very easy to drive even at low speeds and accelerates powerfully with a lot of torque when you step on it.

This time, theI decided to test drive the car without too many preconceptions, so I did not check the detailed specifications of the engine beforehand.And as for the feeling I got while driving, I honestly thought the engine would be around 350 to 380 horsepower. I honestly thought it would be around 350 to 380 horsepower.

Later, I checked the specs and found that it has 340 hp (250 kW)/5000 rpm and 500 Nm (51.0 kgm)/1600-4500 rpm of torque. These figures were not far off, but I felt that the power was more than the figures indicated.Perhaps this is largely due to the fact that it produces as much as 500 Nm of torque from very low rpm.

Of course it is not slow in the Japanese traffic environment. However, it is not violently fast.Just barely within the limits of what you can manage to step on in the winding roads of Japan.I suspect that this is the case.

When I am getting used to driving, I try to pick up the pace a little. When that happens.In terms of handling precision and road holding, it is honestly not as good as the Boxster.This was the same impression of the other car friends who had gathered that day, so they were probably not far wrong.

For example, the AshiuA gentle S curve from Arima Corner to the Arima Tunnel tunnel with the Eighteenth Street CornerThis is a nice place to run through at medium speeds. This is a pleasant place to run through at medium speeds, but since it is an uphill, it is best to go through in second or third gear while keeping your foot on the gas pedal. It would be nice if you can pass through the S-curve in a straight line, but this is not the case here.The handling accuracy and ease of control is really shown in this area.I believe that.

It's very pleasant to drive through here in a Boxster, and I can drive in a straight line with almost no displacement.With Z4, when I swing to the right or left, I have the feeling that there will be a slight deviation from the line in my head.The difference between the Z4 and the Z4 is that the Z4 has more roll and the suspension extension is looser. It is difficult to analyze what the difference is, but as a comparison, I think the difference may be caused by the Z4's slightly greater roll and looser suspension extension side settling.

On the other hand.The Z4 is the better choice for ease and comfort.Through this test drive, I would like to answer that the Z4 is, in a word, a "Z5". That's how muchLuxury ride, with a strong GT car element.I think.

Often.If you read review articles on the Z4, it is often compared to the Boxster and seen as a competitor.My impression, however, is that theMy impression is that the two units are quite different.It is.

I used to drive a Mercedes SLK350 and if it is to be considered a competitor, it should be compared to the SLK (SLC).

I too thought the Z4 and Boxster were rivals at first, but when you compare them on the same track on the same day.It seems to me that the direction is quite different.This isn't about which is better or worse.I think they are aiming for different things, and depending on the driver's preferences, they will be rated the exact opposite.I think there are some things that can happen.

Z4 is an open sport with strong GT car elementsIt is. For example, if you want a fast open car for a weekend morning drive to the golf course, the Z4 is definitely more suitable, and if not, and you want to use it purely for winding and touring fun, then the Boxster is the one for you.

I also think the Z4 is better suited for shopping and commuting in a city with lots of traffic jams and stop-and-go traffic, while the Boxster is better suited for weekend circuit driving sessions.

Since these two units seem to be in the same category at first glance, it is tempting to try to find which is the superior point and which is the inferior point in comparative theory, but that is not the correct way to make this choice.At least when considering these two cars, it would be a good idea to choose according to the situations and usage you want from a car.I think.

That is how different the two vehicles are in terms of direction, as we found out during our test drive.