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Porsche Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) 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.

large SUV · 2011 vs 2018 · Methodology
PorschePetrolFaster

Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S)

304 hp · 400 Nm · 2,030 kg · 2011

VS
BMWDiesel

220d Convertible F22

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,585 kg · 2018

Result · 0–100 km/h

APorsche Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S)

7.55 s

Gap0.11 sin favour of Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S)
BBMW 220d Convertible F22

7.66 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureCayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S)220d Convertible F22Gap
0–100 km/h7.55 s7.66 s0.11 s · Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S)
400 m standing start15.50 s15.71 s0.21 s · Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S)
1,000 m standing start28.17 s28.34 s0.17 s · Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S)
Top speed (electronically limited)224 km/h225 km/h1 km/h · 220d Convertible F22
Power-to-weight ratio6.68 kg/hp8.34 kg/hpbetter ratio · Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S)

Watch the race

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

PorschePetrolCayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S)
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
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.
StageCayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S)220d Convertible F22
0–30 km/h1.73 s2.09 s
0–50 km/h2.99 s3.33 s
0–80 km/h5.36 s5.56 s
0–100 km/h7.55 s · tight gap7.66 s
0–120 km/h10.28 s · tight gap10.36 s
0–160 km/h18.30 s · tight gap18.42 s
0–200 km/h35.45 s34.57 s
400 m standing start15.50 s15.71 s
1,000 m standing start28.17 s28.34 s
Top speed224 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

Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S)

6,68kg/hpratio better by 1,66 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power304 hpV6
Torque400 Nm
Weight2 030 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown
BMW

220d Convertible F22

8,34kg/hpcompensated by −445 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 Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) hits 100 km/h in 7.55 s versus 7.66 s for the 220d Convertible. At this point, the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) leads by 0.11 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) is doing 119 km/h against 120 km/h for the 220d Convertible. The gap is 0.23 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.

At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) crosses the line in 15.50 s versus 15.71 s. The 0.21 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track - barely a car length.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 166 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) finishes in 28.16 s versus 28.34 s, with a 0.17 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (224 vs 225 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) is capped at 230 km/h, the 220d Convertible at 225 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 (6.68 kg/hp vs 8.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.00 seconds. The 0.11 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 (8-speed Tiptronic S) wins (7,55 s vs 7,66 s).

Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S): 304 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp. 220d Convertible F22: 190 hp, ratio 8,34 kg/hp.

Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S): 224 km/h. 220d Convertible F22: 225 km/h.