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Home›Duel›Porsche Cayman vs BMW 216d

Performance comparison

Porsche Cayman (PDK) 987 vs BMW 216d Gran Tourer F44: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

PorschePetrolFaster

Cayman (PDK) 987

269 hp · 300 Nm · 1,360 kg · 2011

VS
BMWDiesel

216d Gran Tourer F44

116 hp · 270 Nm · 1,485 kg · 2020

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Cayman (PDK) 987216d Gran Tourer F44
0–100 km/h5,58 s−6,06 s11,64 s
400 m standing start13,65 s−4,55 s18,20 s
1,000 m standing start24,51 s−8,68 s33,19 s
Top speed (electronically limited)261 km/h+69 km/h192 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio5,06 kg/hpbetter ratio12,80 kg/hp

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

PorschePetrolCayman (PDK) 987
Speed
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Timer
0,00s
Distance
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BMWDiesel216d Gran Tourer F44
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
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0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

PalierCayman (PDK) 987216d Gran Tourer F44
0–30 km/h1,48 s2,36 s
0–50 km/h2,46 s4,10 s
0–80 km/h4,13 s7,99 s
0–100 km/h5,58 s11,64 s
0–120 km/h7,14 s16,57 s
0–160 km/h11,74 s34,06 s
0–200 km/h18,95 s—
400 m standing start13,65 s18,20 s
1,000 m standing start24,51 s33,19 s
Top speed261 km/h192 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Porsche

Cayman (PDK) 987

5,06kg/hpratio better by 7,75 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power269 hp6 cyl
Torque300 Nm
Weight1 360 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain—
GearboxDUAL_CLUTCH
BMW

216d Gran Tourer F44

12,80kg/hpcompensated by −125 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power116 hp3 cyl
Torque270 Nm
Weight1 485 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain216d Gran Tourer
Gearbox6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch)

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Cayman (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 5.58 s versus 11.64 s for the Bmw 216d Gran Tourer. At this point, the Cayman (PDK) leads by 6.06 s and sits roughly 31 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Cayman (PDK) is doing 137 km/h against 101 km/h for the Bmw 216d Gran Tourer. The gap is 2.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman (PDK) crosses the line in 13.65 s versus 18.19 s. The 4.55 s gap represents roughly 148 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Cayman (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 194 km/h versus 140 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (PDK) finishes in 24.50 s versus 33.18 s, with a 8.68 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 192 km/h, the Bmw 216d Gran Tourer never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.06 kg/hp vs 12.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.69 seconds. The 6.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of Cayman (PDK) 987
Bmw 225i xDrive Active TourerBmw 220i Gran TourerBmw 220d xDrive Gran Tourer
Instead of 216d Gran Tourer F44
Bmw 216d Gran TourerBmw 216d Gran TourerBmw 216i Active Tourer

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Frequently asked questions

Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayman (PDK) 987 gagne (5,58 s vs 11,64 s).

Cayman (PDK) 987 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,58 secondes (simulation calibrée).

Cayman (PDK) 987 : 269 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp. 216d Gran Tourer F44 : 116 hp, ratio 12,80 kg/hp.

Cayman (PDK) 987 : 261 km/h. 216d Gran Tourer F44 : 192 km/h.