Sur 0–100 km/h, Z4 sDrive30i G29 gagne (5,35 s vs 5,52 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.
| Cayman 981 | Z4 sDrive30i G29 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,52 s | 5,35 s+0,17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,64 s | 13,60 s+0,04 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,69 s | 24,60 s+0,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 253 km/h+3 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,70 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,48 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 | Cayman 981 | Z4 sDrive30i G29 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,44 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,30 s | 2,40 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,02 s | 3,96 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,52 s | 5,35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,16 s | 7,11 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,01 s | 11,95 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,90 s | 19,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,64 s | 13,60 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,69 s | 24,60 stight gap |
| Top speed limited | 253 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 | 279 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 289 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 310 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 415 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw Z4 sDrive30i hits 100 km/h in 5.35 s versus 5.52 s for the Cayman. The 0.17 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw Z4 sDrive30i is doing 137 km/h against 136 km/h for the Cayman. The gap is 0.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw Z4 sDrive30i crosses the line in 13.60 s versus 13.64 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Bmw Z4 sDrive30i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw Z4 sDrive30i finishes in 24.59 s versus 24.68 s, with a 0.09 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (253 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw Z4 sDrive30i 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 (4.70 kg/hp vs 5.48 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.30 seconds. The 0.17 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, Z4 sDrive30i G29 gagne (5,35 s vs 5,52 s).
Cayman 981 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,52 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayman 981 : 279 hp, ratio 4,70 kg/hp. Z4 sDrive30i G29 : 258 hp, ratio 5,48 kg/hp.
Cayman 981 : 253 km/h. Z4 sDrive30i G29 : 250 km/h.