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2006 Porsche Boxster Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2006 Porsche Boxster comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make...
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2006 Porsche Boxster
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2006 |
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Porsche |
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Boxster |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| MSRP |
$45,000.00 |
$42,990.00 |
$42,900.00 |
| Destination |
$795.00 |
$925.00 |
$775.00 |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| Standard Engine |
2.7L 240hp H6 |
1.8L 190hp I4 |
3L 228hp V6 |
| Horsepower |
240 @ 6400 RPM |
190 @ 7800 RPM |
228 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
199 @ 4700 RPM |
138 @ 6800 RPM |
221 @ 2700 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2687 |
1796 |
2996 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.4 X 3.1 |
3.2 X 3.3 |
3.7 X 3.4 |
| Compression Ratio |
11:1 |
11.5:1 |
11.1:1 |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| City (mpg) |
20 |
22 |
20 |
| Highway (mpg) |
29 |
29 |
27 |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
2855 |
1984.2 |
3209.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
95.1 |
90.6 |
95.7 |
| Length (in.) |
171.6 |
149 |
160.7 |
| Width (in.) |
70.9 |
67.7 |
70.4 |
| Height (in.) |
51 |
45 |
51 |
| Track Front (in.) |
58.7 |
57.4 |
60.2 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
60.4 |
59.2 |
61 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| Standard Seating |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.3 |
N/A |
37.9 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.6 |
N/A |
42.5 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
51.5 |
N/A |
52.2 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
53.4 |
N/A |
54.6 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
N/A |
N/A |
48.8 |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
wishbone |
wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
strut |
wishbone |
multi-link |
| Tires |
205/55R17 |
175/55R16 |
205/55R16 |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| Radio |
digital |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Porsche Boxster |
Lotus Elise |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
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