BMW 2 Series vs Porsche Cayman (987.2)
Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for the European used-car market. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), and NHTSA (US-sold variants).
B
BMW 2 Series
2016–2017
Reliability composite
—
/ 100
No data
Catalogue price range
€32,850–€51,050Documented issues
0
P
Porsche Cayman (987.2)
2011–2011
Reliability composite
—
/ 100
No data
Catalogue price range
€32,000–€32,000Documented issues
2
• RMS rear seal leak — €800
• IMS bearing failure — €1,500
Bottom Line
These two are statistically tied on reliability composite. Decide based on the issue list, drive preference, and ownership cost projections — both are reasonable buys with similar long-term risk profiles. Plug your specific listing into the analyzer to factor in mileage, asking price, and current service history.