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Porsche Boxster Spyder vs BMW 220d Convertible F22: 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 · 2012 vs 2018 · Methodology
PorschePetrolFaster

Boxster Spyder

324 hp · 370 Nm · 1,275 kg · 2012

VS
BMWDiesel

220d Convertible F22

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,585 kg · 2018

Result · 0–100 km/h

APorsche Boxster Spyder

4.99 s

Gap2.67 sin favour of Boxster Spyder
BBMW 220d Convertible F22

7.66 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureBoxster Spyder220d Convertible F22Gap
0–100 km/h4.99 s7.66 s2.67 s · Boxster Spyder
400 m standing start13.04 s15.71 s2.67 s · Boxster Spyder
1,000 m standing start23.27 s28.34 s5.07 s · Boxster Spyder
Top speed (electronically limited)266 km/h225 km/h41 km/h · Boxster Spyder
Power-to-weight ratio3.94 kg/hp8.34 kg/hpbetter ratio · Boxster Spyder

Watch the race

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

PorschePetrolBoxster Spyder
Speed
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Timer
0,00s
Distance
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BMWDiesel220d Convertible F22
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
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1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageBoxster Spyder220d Convertible F22
0–30 km/h1.44 s2.09 s
0–50 km/h2.40 s3.33 s
0–80 km/h4.03 s5.56 s
0–100 km/h4.99 s7.66 s
0–120 km/h6.48 s10.36 s
0–160 km/h10.03 s18.42 s
0–200 km/h15.57 s34.57 s
400 m standing start13.04 s15.71 s
1,000 m standing start23.27 s28.34 s
Top speed266 km/h225 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

Boxster Spyder

3,94kg/hpratio better by 4,41 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power324 hpEngine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum
Torque370 Nm
Weight1 275 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
Gearbox6 speed standard
BMW

220d Convertible F22

8,34kg/hpcompensated by −310 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 585 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic)

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Boxster Spyder hits 100 km/h in 4.99 s versus 7.66 s for the 220d Convertible. At this point, the Boxster Spyder leads by 2.68 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Boxster Spyder is doing 146 km/h against 120 km/h for the 220d Convertible. The gap is 1.66 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster Spyder crosses the line in 13.04 s versus 15.71 s. The 2.68 s gap represents roughly 106 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Boxster Spyder continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 207 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster Spyder finishes in 23.27 s versus 28.34 s, with a 5.07 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the 220d Convertible 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 (3.94 kg/hp vs 8.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.00 seconds. The 2.68 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, Boxster Spyder wins (4,99 s vs 7,66 s).

Boxster Spyder goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,99 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Boxster Spyder: 324 hp, ratio 3,94 kg/hp. 220d Convertible F22: 190 hp, ratio 8,34 kg/hp.

Boxster Spyder: 266 km/h. 220d Convertible F22: 225 km/h.