Sur 0–100 km/h, X4 M40d G02 gagne (4,94 s vs 5,63 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.
| Cayenne E3.1 | X4 M40d G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s | 4,94 s+0,69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,87 s | 13,29 s+0,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s | 24,39 s+0,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 250 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,84 kg/hp | 5,81 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 | Cayenne E3.1 | X4 M40d G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,25 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,24 s | 2,02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,02 s | 3,53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s | 4,94 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,59 s | 6,72 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,19 s | 11,71 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,12 s | 19,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,87 s | 13,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s | 24,39 s |
| Top speed limited | 245 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 985 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X4 M40d hits 100 km/h in 4.94 s versus 5.63 s for the Cayenne. At this point, the Bmw X4 M40d leads by 0.69 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X4 M40d is doing 137 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne. The gap is 0.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X4 M40d crosses the line in 13.29 s versus 13.87 s. The 0.58 s gap represents roughly 26 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X4 M40d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X4 M40d finishes in 24.38 s versus 25.36 s, with a 0.97 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (245 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne is capped at 245 km/h, the Bmw X4 M40d at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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 (5.84 kg/hp vs 5.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.70 seconds. The 0.69 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, X4 M40d G02 gagne (4,94 s vs 5,63 s).
Cayenne E3.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,63 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne E3.1 : 340 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp. X4 M40d G02 : 326 hp, ratio 5,81 kg/hp.
Cayenne E3.1 : 245 km/h. X4 M40d G02 : 250 km/h.