Sur 0–100 km/h, X4 M40i G02 gagne (4,87 s vs 5,56 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Cayenne GTS 958.1 | X4 M40i G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,56 s | 4,87 s+0,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,70 s | 13,08 s+0,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,71 s | 23,70 s+1,01 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h+11 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,96 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,18 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Cayenne GTS 958.1 | X4 M40i G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,48 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,46 s | 2,21 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,03 s | 3,62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,56 s | 4,87 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,24 s | 6,42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,09 s | 10,68 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,82 s | 17,33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,70 s | 13,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,71 s | 23,70 s |
| Top speed limited | 261 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 085 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 865 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X4 M40i hits 100 km/h in 4.87 s versus 5.56 s for the Cayenne GTS. At this point, the Bmw X4 M40i leads by 0.70 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X4 M40i is doing 142 km/h against 137 km/h for the Cayenne GTS. The gap is 0.45 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X4 M40i crosses the line in 13.08 s versus 13.70 s. The 0.62 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X4 M40i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X4 M40i finishes in 23.70 s versus 24.70 s, with a 1.01 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (261 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 261 km/h, the Bmw X4 M40i 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 (4.96 kg/hp vs 5.18 kg/hp) and transmission (auto vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.33 seconds. The 0.70 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, X4 M40i G02 gagne (4,87 s vs 5,56 s).
Cayenne GTS 958.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,56 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne GTS 958.1 : 420 hp, ratio 4,96 kg/hp. X4 M40i G02 : 360 hp, ratio 5,18 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS 958.1 : 261 km/h. X4 M40i G02 : 250 km/h.