Sur 0–100 km/h, X5 xDrive40i F15 gagne (5,42 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 | X5 xDrive40i F15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,56 s | 5,42 s+0,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,70 s−0,01 s | 13,71 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,71 s−0,41 s | 25,12 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h+18 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,96 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,06 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 | X5 xDrive40i F15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,48 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,46 s | 2,21 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,03 s | 3,92 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,56 s | 5,42 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,24 s | 7,33 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,09 s | 12,74 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,82 s | 22,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,70 s | 13,71 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,71 s | 25,12 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 243 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 | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 060 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i hits 100 km/h in 5.42 s versus 5.56 s for the Cayenne GTS. At this point, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i leads by 0.14 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i is doing 134 km/h against 137 km/h for the Cayenne GTS. The gap is 0.12 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 13.70 s versus 13.71 s. The 0.01 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 24.70 s versus 25.11 s, with a 0.41 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 261 km/h, the Bmw X5 xDrive40i at 243 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 6.06 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.44 seconds. The 0.14 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, X5 xDrive40i F15 gagne (5,42 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. X5 xDrive40i F15 : 340 hp, ratio 6,06 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS 958.1 : 261 km/h. X5 xDrive40i F15 : 243 km/h.