Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster S wins (4,16 s vs 4,54 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 718 Boxster S | Z4 M40i G29 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.16 s | 4.54 s | 0.38 s · 718 Boxster S |
| 400 m standing start | 12.06 s | 12.70 s | 0.64 s · 718 Boxster S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.70 s | 22.95 s | 1.25 s · 718 Boxster S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 285 km/h | 250 km/h | 35 km/h · 718 Boxster S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.87 kg/hp | 4.51 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Boxster S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 718 Boxster S | Z4 M40i G29 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.18 s · tight gap | 1.27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.98 s · tight gap | 2.12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.21 s | 3.42 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.16 s | 4.54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.25 s | 5.95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.26 s | 9.74 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.69 s | 15.46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.06 s | 12.70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.70 s | 22.95 s |
| Top speed limited | 285 km/h | 250 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 350 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster S hits 100 km/h in 4.16 s versus 4.54 s for the Z4 M40i. At this point, the 718 Boxster S leads by 0.38 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster S is doing 157 km/h against 147 km/h for the Z4 M40i. The gap is 0.36 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster S crosses the line in 12.06 s versus 12.70 s. The 0.64 s gap represents roughly 32 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster S finishes in 21.69 s versus 22.95 s, with a 1.25 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 718 Boxster S is capped at 285 km/h, the Z4 M40i 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 (3.87 kg/hp vs 4.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.76 seconds. The 0.38 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, 718 Boxster S wins (4,16 s vs 4,54 s).
718 Boxster S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Boxster S: 350 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp. Z4 M40i G29: 340 hp, ratio 4,51 kg/hp.
718 Boxster S: 285 km/h. Z4 M40i G29: 250 km/h.