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Porsche 911 R 991.2 vs BMW 220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

sports car · 2016 vs 2021 · Methodology
PorschePetrolFaster

911 R 991.2

500 hp · 460 Nm · 1,370 kg · 2016

VS
BMWDiesel

220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,565 kg · 2021

Result · 0–100 km/h

APorsche 911 R 991.2

3.78 s

Gap3.65 sin favour of 911 R
BBMW 220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44

7.43 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
Measure911 R 991.2220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44Gap
0–100 km/h3.78 s7.43 s3.65 s · 911 R 991.2
400 m standing start11.38 s15.44 s4.06 s · 911 R 991.2
1,000 m standing start20.20 s28.31 s8.11 s · 911 R 991.2
Top speed (electronically limited)325 km/h231 km/h94 km/h · 911 R 991.2
Power-to-weight ratio2.74 kg/hp8.24 kg/hpbetter ratio · 911 R 991.2

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

PorschePetrol911 R 991.2
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BMWDiesel220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44
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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
Stage911 R 991.2220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44
0–30 km/h1.05 s1.60 s
0–50 km/h1.75 s2.67 s
0–80 km/h3.05 s5.15 s
0–100 km/h3.78 s7.43 s
0–120 km/h4.80 s10.38 s
0–160 km/h6.94 s19.12 s
0–200 km/h10.17 s36.34 s
400 m standing start11.38 s15.44 s
1,000 m standing start20.20 s28.31 s
Top speed325 km/h231 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Porsche

911 R 991.2

2,74kg/hpratio better by 5,50 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power500 hpB6
Torque460 Nm
Weight1 370 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
GearboxMANUAL
BMW

220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44

8,24kg/hpcompensated by −195 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 565 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic transmission

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the 911 R hits 100 km/h in 3.78 s versus 7.43 s for the 220d xDrive Gran Coupe. At this point, the 911 R leads by 3.65 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 911 R is doing 166 km/h against 118 km/h for the 220d xDrive Gran Coupe. The gap is 2.40 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the 911 R crosses the line in 11.38 s versus 15.43 s. The 4.06 s gap represents roughly 154 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the 911 R continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 239 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 R finishes in 20.19 s versus 28.31 s, with a 8.11 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 234 km/h, the 220d xDrive Gran Coupe never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (2.74 kg/hp vs 8.24 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.14 seconds. The 3.65 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, 911 R 991.2 wins (3,78 s vs 7,43 s).

911 R 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).

911 R 991.2: 500 hp, ratio 2,74 kg/hp. 220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44: 190 hp, ratio 8,24 kg/hp.

911 R 991.2: 325 km/h. 220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44: 231 km/h.