Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS wins (4,46 s vs 7,04 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 GTS | 220i Gran Coupe F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.46 s | 7.04 s | 2.58 s · 718 Boxster GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 12.32 s | 15.12 s | 2.80 s · 718 Boxster GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 27.43 s | 5.46 s · 718 Boxster GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 290 km/h | 238 km/h | 52 km/h · 718 Boxster GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.77 kg/hp | 8.03 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Boxster GTS |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 718 Boxster GTS | 220i Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.21 s | 1.63 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.02 s | 2.76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.52 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.46 s | 7.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.50 s | 9.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.63 s | 16.92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.06 s | 29.73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.32 s | 15.12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 27.43 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 238 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 | 365 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 178 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.47 s versus 7.04 s for the 220i Gran Coupe. At this point, the 718 Boxster GTS leads by 2.58 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS is doing 155 km/h against 122 km/h for the 220i Gran Coupe. The gap is 1.67 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster GTS crosses the line in 12.32 s versus 15.11 s. The 2.80 s gap represents roughly 112 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS finishes in 21.96 s versus 27.42 s, with a 5.46 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 718 Boxster GTS is capped at 290 km/h, the 220i Gran Coupe at 238 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 (3.77 kg/hp vs 8.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.19 seconds. The 2.58 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS wins (4,46 s vs 7,04 s).
718 Boxster GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Boxster GTS: 365 hp, ratio 3,77 kg/hp. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 178 hp, ratio 8,03 kg/hp.
718 Boxster GTS: 290 km/h. 220i Gran Coupe F44: 238 km/h.