Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M40i G01 wins (4,78 s vs 4,92 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 958.2 | X3 M40i G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,92 s | 4,78 s+0,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s | 13,02 s+0,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,91 s | 23,68 s+0,23 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+12 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,80 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,13 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 958.2 | X3 M40i G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,28 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,12 s | 2,12 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,56 s | 3,53 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,92 s | 4,78 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,46 s | 6,35 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,84 s | 10,65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,05 s | 17,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s | 13,02 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,91 s | 23,68 s |
| Top speed limited | 262 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 | 440 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 845 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw X3 M40i hits 100 km/h in 4.78 s versus 4.92 s for the Cayenne GTS. The 0.13 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X3 M40i is doing 142 km/h against 141 km/h for the Cayenne GTS. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X3 M40i crosses the line in 13.02 s versus 13.11 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X3 M40i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X3 M40i finishes in 23.67 s versus 23.91 s, with a 0.23 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 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 262 km/h, the Bmw X3 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 (4.80 kg/hp vs 5.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.37 seconds. The 0.13 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, X3 M40i G01 wins (4,78 s vs 4,92 s).
Cayenne GTS 958.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS 958.2: 440 hp, ratio 4,80 kg/hp. X3 M40i G01: 360 hp, ratio 5,13 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS 958.2: 262 km/h. X3 M40i G01: 250 km/h.