Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 8,68 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
3.98 s
8.68 s
| Measure | 718 Boxster GTS PDK | 218d Gran Coupe F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.98 s | 8.68 s | 4.70 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| 400 m standing start | 11.89 s | 16.40 s | 4.51 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.40 s | 29.93 s | 8.53 s · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 290 km/h | 222 km/h | 68 km/h · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.85 kg/hp | 9.50 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Boxster GTS PDK |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 718 Boxster GTS PDK | 218d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.14 s | 1.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.90 s | 3.23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.10 s | 6.00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.98 s | 8.68 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.08 s | 12.20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.97 s | 22.94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.20 s | 46.33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.89 s | 16.40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.40 s | 29.93 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 222 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 | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Porsche double-clutch transmission; Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear differential lock |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 425 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK hits 100 km/h in 3.98 s versus 8.68 s for the 218d Gran Coupe. At this point, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK leads by 4.70 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK is doing 159 km/h against 112 km/h for the 218d Gran Coupe. The gap is 2.81 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK crosses the line in 11.88 s versus 16.40 s. The 4.51 s gap represents roughly 162 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 221 km/h versus 155 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Boxster GTS PDK finishes in 21.39 s versus 29.93 s, with a 8.54 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 718 Boxster GTS PDK is capped at 290 km/h, the 218d Gran Coupe at 222 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 (3.85 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 4.70 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Boxster GTS PDK wins (3,98 s vs 8,68 s).
718 Boxster GTS PDK goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,98 seconds (calibrated simulation).
718 Boxster GTS PDK: 365 hp, ratio 3,85 kg/hp. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 150 hp, ratio 9,50 kg/hp.
718 Boxster GTS PDK: 290 km/h. 218d Gran Coupe F44: 222 km/h.