Sur 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster S gagne (4,16 s vs 4,83 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| M440i G22 | 718 Boxster S | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 4,16 s+0,67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s | 12,06 s+0,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,15 s | 21,70 s+1,45 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 285 km/h−35 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,53 kg/hp | 3,87 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | M440i G22 | 718 Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,18 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,31 s | 1,98 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,68 s | 3,21 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 4,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,24 s | 5,25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,05 s | 8,26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,69 s | 12,69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s | 12,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,15 s | 21,70 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 285 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 374 hp | |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 350 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster S hits 100 km/h in 4.16 s versus 4.83 s for the Bmw M440i. At this point, the 718 Boxster S leads by 0.67 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster S is doing 157 km/h against 146 km/h for the Bmw M440i. The gap is 0.58 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster S crosses the line in 12.06 s versus 12.93 s. The 0.87 s gap represents roughly 43 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster S finishes in 21.69 s versus 23.15 s, with a 1.45 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw M440i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the 718 Boxster S at 285 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 3.87 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 0.67 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster S gagne (4,16 s vs 4,83 s).
M440i G22 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,83 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M440i G22 : 374 hp, ratio 4,53 kg/hp. 718 Boxster S : 350 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp.
M440i G22 : 250 km/h. 718 Boxster S : 285 km/h.