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Porsche 2019 911 GT3 RS 992 vs BMW 218d Gran Coupe F44: 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.

sports car · 2019 vs 2020 · Methodology
PorschePetrolFaster

2019 911 GT3 RS 992

527 hp · 469 Nm · 1,430 kg · 2019

VS
BMWDiesel

218d Gran Coupe F44

150 hp · 350 Nm · 1,425 kg · 2020

Result · 0–100 km/h

APorsche 2019 911 GT3 RS 992

3.08 s

Gap5.60 sin favour of 2019 911 GT3 RS
BBMW 218d Gran Coupe F44

8.68 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
Measure2019 911 GT3 RS 992218d Gran Coupe F44Gap
0–100 km/h3.08 s8.68 s5.60 s · 2019 911 GT3 RS 992
400 m standing start10.77 s16.40 s5.63 s · 2019 911 GT3 RS 992
1,000 m standing start19.60 s29.93 s10.33 s · 2019 911 GT3 RS 992
Top speed (electronically limited)309 km/h222 km/h87 km/h · 2019 911 GT3 RS 992
Power-to-weight ratio2.71 kg/hp9.50 kg/hpbetter ratio · 2019 911 GT3 RS 992

Watch the race

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

PorschePetrol2019 911 GT3 RS 992
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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
Stage2019 911 GT3 RS 992218d Gran Coupe F44
0–30 km/h0.88 s1.93 s
0–50 km/h1.46 s3.23 s
0–80 km/h2.38 s6.00 s
0–100 km/h3.08 s8.68 s
0–120 km/h3.95 s12.20 s
0–160 km/h6.19 s22.94 s
0–200 km/h9.39 s46.33 s
400 m standing start10.77 s16.40 s
1,000 m standing start19.60 s29.93 s
Top speed309 km/h222 km/h

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.

Under the bonnet

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

Porsche

2019 911 GT3 RS 992

2,71kg/hpratio better by 6,79 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power527 hpPending
Torque469 Nm
Weight1 430 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
GearboxDUAL_CLUTCH
BMW

218d Gran Coupe F44

9,50kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power150 hp4 cyl
Torque350 Nm
Weight1 425 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission)

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 2019 911 GT3 RS hits 100 km/h in 3.08 s versus 8.68 s for the 218d Gran Coupe. At this point, the 2019 911 GT3 RS leads by 5.60 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 2019 911 GT3 RS is doing 173 km/h against 112 km/h for the 218d Gran Coupe. The gap is 3.61 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the 2019 911 GT3 RS crosses the line in 10.77 s versus 16.40 s. The 5.63 s gap represents roughly 197 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 2019 911 GT3 RS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 238 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 2019 911 GT3 RS finishes in 19.59 s versus 29.93 s, with a 10.34 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 222 km/h, the 218d Gran Coupe 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 (2.71 kg/hp vs 9.50 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 14.34 seconds. The 5.60 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, 2019 911 GT3 RS 992 wins (3,08 s vs 8,68 s).

2019 911 GT3 RS 992 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,08 seconds (calibrated simulation).

2019 911 GT3 RS 992: 527 hp, ratio 2,71 kg/hp. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 150 hp, ratio 9,50 kg/hp.

2019 911 GT3 RS 992: 309 km/h. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 222 km/h.