Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 4,83 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M440i G22 | 718 Boxster GTS PDK | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.83 s | 3.98 s | 0.85 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 12.93 s | 11.89 s | 1.04 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.15 s | 21.40 s | 1.75 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 290 km/h | 40 km/h · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.53 kg/hp | 3.85 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M440i G22 | 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.39 s | 1.14 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.31 s | 1.90 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.68 s | 3.10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.83 s | 3.98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.24 s | 5.08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.05 s | 7.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.69 s | 12.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.93 s | 11.89 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.15 s | 21.40 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 290 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 374 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Porsche double-clutch transmission; Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear differential lock |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK hits 100 km/h in 3.98 s versus 4.83 s for the M440i. At this point, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK leads by 0.85 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK is doing 159 km/h against 146 km/h for the M440i. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK crosses the line in 11.88 s versus 12.93 s. The 1.05 s gap represents roughly 52 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 221 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK finishes in 21.39 s versus 23.15 s, with a 1.76 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the M440i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK at 290 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.53 kg/hp vs 3.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.06 seconds. The 0.85 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 4,83 s).
M440i G22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M440i G22: 374 hp, ratio 4,53 kg/hp. 718 Boxster GTS PDK: 365 hp, ratio 3,85 kg/hp.
M440i G22: 250 km/h. 718 Boxster GTS PDK: 290 km/h.