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Home›Duel›Porsche Macan vs BMW X4

Performance comparison

Porsche Macan S 95B.2 vs BMW X4 M40d G02: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

PorschePetrol

Macan S 95B.2

354 hp · 460 Nm · 1,923 kg · 2019

VS
BMWDieselFaster

X4 M40d G02

326 hp · 680 Nm · 1,895 kg · 2018

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Macan S 95B.2X4 M40d G02
0–100 km/h5,22 s4,94 s+0,28 s
400 m standing start13,54 s13,29 s+0,25 s
1,000 m standing start24,72 s24,39 s+0,33 s
Top speed (electronically limited)253 km/h+3 km/h250 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio5,43 kg/hpbetter ratio5,81 kg/hp

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

PorschePetrolMacan S 95B.2
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
BMWDieselX4 M40d G02
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

PalierMacan S 95B.2X4 M40d G02
0–30 km/h1,31 s1,25 stight gap
0–50 km/h2,20 s2,02 s
0–80 km/h3,85 s3,53 s
0–100 km/h5,22 s4,94 s
0–120 km/h7,13 s6,72 s
0–160 km/h12,08 s11,71 s
0–200 km/h20,55 s19,89 s
400 m standing start13,54 s13,29 s
1,000 m standing start24,72 s24,39 s
Top speed limited253 km/h250 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Porsche

Macan S 95B.2

5,43kg/hpratio better by 0,38 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power354 hpV6
Torque460 Nm
Weight1 923 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxDUAL_CLUTCH
BMW

X4 M40d G02

5,81kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power326 hp6 cyl
Torque680 Nm
Weight1 895 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Bmw X4 M40d hits 100 km/h in 4.94 s versus 5.22 s for the Macan S. At this point, the Bmw X4 M40d leads by 0.28 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Bmw X4 M40d is doing 137 km/h against 136 km/h for the Macan S. The gap is 0.22 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X4 M40d crosses the line in 13.29 s versus 13.54 s. The 0.25 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Bmw X4 M40d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X4 M40d finishes in 24.38 s versus 24.72 s, with a 0.33 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (253 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Macan S is capped at 253 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 (5.43 kg/hp vs 5.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.22 seconds. The 0.28 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

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Frequently asked questions

Sur 0–100 km/h, X4 M40d G02 gagne (4,94 s vs 5,22 s).

Macan S 95B.2 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,22 secondes (simulation calibrée).

Macan S 95B.2 : 354 hp, ratio 5,43 kg/hp. X4 M40d G02 : 326 hp, ratio 5,81 kg/hp.

Macan S 95B.2 : 253 km/h. X4 M40d G02 : 250 km/h.