Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,14 s vs 5,29 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
5.29 s
| Measure | 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 | X6 M50d F16 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.14 s | 5.29 s | 1.15 s · 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.09 s | 13.63 s | 1.54 s · 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.77 s | 24.91 s | 3.14 s · 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 297 km/h | 250 km/h | 47 km/h · 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.73 kg/hp | 5.73 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1 | X6 M50d F16 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.14 s | 1.40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.91 s | 2.26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.15 s | 3.83 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.14 s | 5.29 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.29 s | 7.14 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.40 s | 12.41 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.92 s | 21.42 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.09 s | 13.63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.77 s | 24.91 s |
| Top speed limited | 297 km/h | 250 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 | 390 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 455 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 381 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 740 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 185 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.14 s versus 5.29 s for the X6 M50d. At this point, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) leads by 1.15 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) is doing 156 km/h against 135 km/h for the X6 M50d. The gap is 0.90 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 13.62 s. The 1.53 s gap represents roughly 69 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 187 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera S (PDK) finishes in 21.76 s versus 24.91 s, with a 3.15 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 X6 M50d 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 5.73 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.26 seconds. The 1.15 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 5,29 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. X6 M50d F16: 381 hp, ratio 5,73 kg/hp.
911 Carrera S (PDK) 991.1: 297 km/h. X6 M50d F16: 250 km/h.