Over 0–100 km/h, X4 M Competition G02 wins (4,13 s vs 4,37 s).
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.
| X4 M Competition G02 | Cayenne GTS E3.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s−0,24 s | 4,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,22 s−0,44 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,35 s−1,03 s | 23,38 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 266 km/h−16 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,91 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,88 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 | X4 M Competition G02 | Cayenne GTS E3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,07 s | 0,93 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 1,57 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,96 s | 3,00 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,13 s | 4,37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,38 s | 5,94 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,98 s | 10,45 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,46 s | 17,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,22 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,35 s | 23,38 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 266 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 | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 247 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the X4 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 4.13 s versus 4.37 s for the Cayenne GTS. Despite the faster sprint time, the Cayenne GTS is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the X4 M Competition is doing 151 km/h against 142 km/h for the Cayenne GTS. The gap is 0.17 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the X4 M Competition crosses the line in 12.22 s versus 12.66 s. The 0.44 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the X4 M Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 207 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X4 M Competition finishes in 22.35 s versus 23.37 s, with a 1.03 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (266 km/h), the Cayenne GTS never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X4 M Competition is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Cayenne GTS at 270 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 (3.91 kg/hp vs 4.88 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.93 seconds. The 0.24 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, X4 M Competition G02 wins (4,13 s vs 4,37 s).
X4 M Competition G02 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X4 M Competition G02: 510 hp, ratio 3,91 kg/hp. Cayenne GTS E3.1: 460 hp, ratio 4,88 kg/hp.
X4 M Competition G02: 250 km/h. Cayenne GTS E3.1: 266 km/h.