Over 0–100 km/h, X6 M50d F16 wins (5,29 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.
| X6 M50d F16 | Cayman (Manual) 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,29 s−0,36 s | 5,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,63 s−0,16 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,91 s | 24,69 s+0,22 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 267 km/h−17 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,73 kg/hp | 4,94 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 | X6 M50d F16 | Cayman (Manual) 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,40 s | 1,41 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,26 s | 2,35 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,83 s | 4,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,29 s | 5,65 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,14 s | 7,58 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,41 s | 12,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,42 s | 19,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,63 s | 13,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,91 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 | 381 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 740 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| 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 X6 M50d hits 100 km/h in 5.29 s versus 5.65 s for the Cayman (Manual). At this point, the Bmw X6 M50d leads by 0.36 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X6 M50d is doing 135 km/h against 135 km/h for the Cayman (Manual). The gap is 0.23 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X6 M50d crosses the line in 13.62 s versus 13.79 s. The 0.16 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Bmw X6 M50d maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h while the Cayman (Manual) keeps accelerating towards 267 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.06 s.
Around 681 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Cayman (Manual) overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 17 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (Manual) finishes in 24.69 s versus 24.91 s. The 0.22 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
The Bmw X6 M50d 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 X6 M50d 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 (5.73 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 0.36 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X6 M50d F16 wins (5,29 s vs 5,65 s).
X6 M50d F16 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,29 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X6 M50d F16: 381 hp, ratio 5,73 kg/hp. Cayman (Manual) 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
X6 M50d F16: 250 km/h. Cayman (Manual) 987: 267 km/h.