Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,14 s vs 4,81 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 | X4 M40d G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,14 s−0,67 s | 4,81 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,09 s−1,06 s | 13,15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,77 s−2,33 s | 24,10 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 297 km/h+47 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,73 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,94 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 | X4 M40d G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,14 s | 1,19 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,91 s | 1,93 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,15 s | 3,42 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,14 s | 4,81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,29 s | 6,55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,40 s | 11,38 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,92 s | 18,97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,09 s | 13,15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,77 s | 24,10 s |
| Top speed limited | 297 km/h | 250 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 | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 020 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.14 s versus 4.81 s for the Bmw X4 M40d. At this point, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) leads by 0.67 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) is doing 156 km/h against 138 km/h for the Bmw X4 M40d. The gap is 0.53 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 13.14 s. The 1.05 s gap represents roughly 49 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 192 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) finishes in 21.76 s versus 24.09 s, with a 2.33 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 Bmw X4 M40d at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 5.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.57 seconds. The 0.67 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 4,81 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. X4 M40d G02: 340 hp, ratio 5,94 kg/hp.
911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1: 297 km/h. X4 M40d G02: 250 km/h.