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Porsche Cayenne (6-speed manual) vs BMW 216d Gran Tourer 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.

large SUV · 2012 vs 2020 · Methodology
PorschePetrolFaster

Cayenne (6-speed manual)

304 hp · 400 Nm · 1,995 kg · 2012

VS
BMWDiesel

216d Gran Tourer F44

116 hp · 270 Nm · 1,485 kg · 2020

Result · 0–100 km/h

APorsche Cayenne (6-speed manual)

7.11 s

Gap4.53 sin favour of Cayenne (6-speed manual)
BBMW 216d Gran Tourer F44

11.64 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureCayenne (6-speed manual)216d Gran Tourer F44Gap
0–100 km/h7.11 s11.64 s4.53 s · Cayenne (6-speed manual)
400 m standing start15.11 s18.20 s3.09 s · Cayenne (6-speed manual)
1,000 m standing start27.25 s33.19 s5.94 s · Cayenne (6-speed manual)
Top speed (electronically limited)230 km/h192 km/h38 km/h · Cayenne (6-speed manual)
Power-to-weight ratio6.56 kg/hp12.80 kg/hpbetter ratio · Cayenne (6-speed manual)

Watch the race

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

PorschePetrolCayenne (6-speed manual)
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BMWDiesel216d Gran Tourer F44
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Distance
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageCayenne (6-speed manual)216d Gran Tourer F44
0–30 km/h1.69 s2.36 s
0–50 km/h3.08 s4.10 s
0–80 km/h5.00 s7.99 s
0–100 km/h7.11 s11.64 s
0–120 km/h9.24 s16.57 s
0–160 km/h16.17 s34.06 s
0–200 km/h29.15 s-
400 m standing start15.11 s18.20 s
1,000 m standing start27.25 s33.19 s
Top speed230 km/h192 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

Cayenne (6-speed manual)

6,56kg/hpratio better by 6,24 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power304 hpV6
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 995 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown
BMW

216d Gran Tourer F44

12,80kg/hpcompensated by −510 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power116 hp3 cyl
Torque270 Nm
Weight1 485 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch)

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) hits 100 km/h in 7.11 s versus 11.64 s for the 216d Gran Tourer. At this point, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) leads by 4.53 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) is doing 125 km/h against 101 km/h for the 216d Gran Tourer. The gap is 1.93 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) crosses the line in 15.11 s versus 18.19 s. The 3.09 s gap represents roughly 103 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 140 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) finishes in 27.24 s versus 33.18 s, with a 5.94 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne (6-speed manual) is capped at 230 km/h, the 216d Gran Tourer at 192 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 (6.56 kg/hp vs 12.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.69 seconds. The 4.53 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, Cayenne (6-speed manual) wins (7,11 s vs 11,64 s).

Cayenne (6-speed manual) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,11 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Cayenne (6-speed manual): 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp. 216d Gran Tourer F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,80 kg/hp.

Cayenne (6-speed manual): 230 km/h. 216d Gran Tourer F44: 192 km/h.