Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,14 s vs 9,36 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 S (PDK) 991.1 | 218i Active Tourer F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,14 s−5,22 s | 9,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,09 s−4,81 s | 16,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,77 s−8,96 s | 30,73 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 297 km/h+92 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,73 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,07 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 S (PDK) 991.1 | 218i Active Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,14 s | 2,17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,91 s | 3,62 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,15 s | 6,58 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,14 s | 9,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,29 s | 13,00 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,40 s | 24,95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,92 s | 66,97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,09 s | 16,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,77 s | 30,73 s |
| Top speed | 297 km/h | 205 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 390 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 455 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 370 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.14 s versus 9.36 s for the 218i Active Tourer. At this point, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) leads by 5.22 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) is doing 156 km/h against 110 km/h for the 218i Active Tourer. The gap is 3.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) crosses the line in 12.09 s versus 16.89 s. The 4.80 s gap represents roughly 169 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) finishes in 21.76 s versus 30.73 s, with a 8.96 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera S (PDK) is capped at 300 km/h, the 218i Active Tourer at 205 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 (3.73 kg/hp vs 10.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.28 seconds. The 5.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,14 s vs 9,36 s).
911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,14 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1: 390 hp, ratio 3,73 kg/hp. 218i Active Tourer F44: 136 hp, ratio 10,07 kg/hp.
911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1: 297 km/h. 218i Active Tourer F44: 205 km/h.