Sur 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4 991.2 gagne (4,16 s vs 9,34 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.
| 911 Carrera 4 991.2 | 218i Convertible F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,16 s−5,18 s | 9,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,19 s−4,60 s | 16,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,01 s−8,46 s | 30,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h+79 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,95 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,47 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 | 911 Carrera 4 991.2 | 218i Convertible F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 2,04 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,96 s | 3,42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,21 s | 6,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,16 s | 9,34 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,39 s | 12,87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,56 s | 24,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,31 s | 49,95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,19 s | 16,79 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,01 s | 30,47 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 207 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic transmission) |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4 hits 100 km/h in 4.16 s versus 9.34 s for the Bmw 218i Convertible. At this point, the 911 Carrera 4 leads by 5.18 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 is doing 155 km/h against 110 km/h for the Bmw 218i Convertible. The gap is 2.94 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4 crosses the line in 12.19 s versus 16.78 s. The 4.60 s gap represents roughly 162 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 finishes in 22.00 s versus 30.47 s, with a 8.46 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera 4 is capped at 291 km/h, the Bmw 218i Convertible at 207 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 (3.95 kg/hp vs 11.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.16 seconds. The 5.18 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, 911 Carrera 4 991.2 gagne (4,16 s vs 9,34 s).
911 Carrera 4 991.2 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,16 secondes (simulation calibrée).
911 Carrera 4 991.2 : 375 hp, ratio 3,95 kg/hp. 218i Convertible F44 : 136 hp, ratio 11,47 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4 991.2 : 286 km/h. 218i Convertible F44 : 207 km/h.