Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M Competition G01 wins (4,13 s vs 5,65 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.
| X3 M Competition G01 | Cayman (Manual) 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s−1,52 s | 5,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s−1,56 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,37 s−2,32 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 267 km/h−17 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,91 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,94 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | X3 M Competition G01 | Cayman (Manual) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,07 s | 1,41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 2,35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,97 s | 4,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s | 5,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,38 s | 7,58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,99 s | 12,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,51 s | 19,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,37 s | 24,69 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 267 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Bmw X3 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 4.13 s versus 5.65 s for the Cayman (Manual). At this point, the Bmw X3 M Competition leads by 1.52 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 M Competition is doing 151 km/h against 135 km/h for the Cayman (Manual). The gap is 1.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 M Competition crosses the line in 12.22 s versus 13.79 s. The 1.56 s gap represents roughly 72 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X3 M Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 207 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X3 M Competition finishes in 22.37 s versus 24.69 s, with a 2.32 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (267 km/h), the Cayman (Manual) never recovers its launch deficit.
The Bmw X3 M Competition features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cayman (Manual)’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.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw X3 M Competition 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 (3.91 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.61 seconds. The 1.52 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M Competition G01 wins (4,13 s vs 5,65 s).
X3 M Competition G01 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X3 M Competition G01: 510 hp, ratio 3,91 kg/hp. Cayman (Manual) 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
X3 M Competition G01: 250 km/h. Cayman (Manual) 987: 267 km/h.