Porsche Cayman S (PDK) 987 vs BMW 225xe Active Tourer F44: which is truly faster?

Off the line, the Cayman S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.83 s versus 6.83 s for the 225xe Active Tourer. Despite lacking instant torque, 320 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayman S (PDK) leads by 2.00 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.

At 200 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) is doing 149 km/h against 124 km/h for the 225xe Active Tourer. The gap is 1.31 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S (PDK) crosses the line in 12.79 s versus 14.97 s. The 2.19 s gap represents roughly 90 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Past 400 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S (PDK) finishes in 22.86 s versus 27.17 s, with a 4.31 s lead.

Electronically capped at 202 km/h, the 225xe Active 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.

Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.70 seconds. The 2.00 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.