2024 Porsche 718 Cayman Vs. 2024 BMW M2 - Storyboard

The 718 Cayman is the most affordable Porsche sports car you can buy brand new, but how does it compare to the BMW M2?

The new BMW M2 is the entry level coupe of the full-fat M cars

The 718 Cayman looks like a typical Porsche sports car

The M2 brings a controversial design with more boxier appeal than the model it replaces

The 718 Cayman features smaller 18-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, and sports exhaust at the rear

The BMW M2 gets 19-inch front and 20-inch rear alloy wheels, full-LED lights, and quad-exhaust tips at the rear

Inside, the 718 Cayman starts to show its age. But most importantly, majority of the interior is made of plastic

Comparatively, the BMW M2 feels more luxurious, thanks to the standard leather upholstery, and those massive curved displays on the dashboard

As for performance, the 718 Cayman gets a 2.0-liter turbo flat-four which is good for 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque

It drives the rear wheels via a 7-speed PDK gearbox by default

THE BMW M2 is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight-six which cranks 453 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque

It drives the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox

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