Over 0–100 km/h, M850i xDrive G15 wins (3,76 s vs 4,56 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M850i xDrive G15 | 718 Cayman | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.76 s | 4.56 s | 0.80 s · M850i xDrive G15 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.66 s | 12.66 s | 1.00 s · M850i xDrive G15 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.97 s | 22.89 s | 1.92 s · M850i xDrive G15 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 274 km/h | 24 km/h · 718 Cayman |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.57 kg/hp | 4.45 kg/hp | better ratio · M850i xDrive G15 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M850i xDrive G15 | 718 Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.13 s · tight gap | 1.28 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.85 s | 2.13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.92 s | 3.50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.76 s | 4.56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.79 s | 5.89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.55 s | 9.50 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11.52 s | 15.19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.66 s | 12.66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.97 s | 22.89 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 274 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 | 530 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 890 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the M850i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.76 s versus 4.56 s for the 718 Cayman. At this point, the M850i xDrive leads by 0.80 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M850i xDrive is doing 162 km/h against 149 km/h for the 718 Cayman. The gap is 0.65 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M850i xDrive crosses the line in 11.65 s versus 12.65 s. The 1.00 s gap represents roughly 50 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M850i xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 226 km/h versus 206 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M850i xDrive finishes in 20.97 s versus 22.89 s, with a 1.92 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (274 km/h), the 718 Cayman never recovers its launch deficit.
The M850i xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 718 Cayman’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the M850i xDrive is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 718 Cayman at 274 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 (3.57 kg/hp vs 4.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.70 seconds. The 0.80 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M850i xDrive G15 wins (3,76 s vs 4,56 s).
M850i xDrive G15 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M850i xDrive G15: 530 hp, ratio 3,57 kg/hp. 718 Cayman: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
M850i xDrive G15: 250 km/h. 718 Cayman: 274 km/h.