Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS 958.2 wins (4,92 s vs 5,62 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 xDrive30d G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,92 s−0,71 s | 5,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s−0,85 s | 13,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,91 s−1,75 s | 25,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+17 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,80 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,75 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 xDrive30d G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,12 s | 2,17 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,56 s | 3,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,92 s | 5,62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,46 s | 7,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,84 s | 13,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,05 s | 24,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s | 13,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,91 s | 25,66 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 245 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 | 286 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 930 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.92 s versus 5.62 s for the Bmw X3 xDrive30d. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 0.71 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 141 km/h against 130 km/h for the Bmw X3 xDrive30d. The gap is 0.45 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 13.11 s versus 13.96 s. The 0.85 s gap represents roughly 38 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 195 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 23.91 s versus 25.66 s, with a 1.75 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 262 km/h, the Bmw X3 xDrive30d at 245 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 6.75 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.01 seconds. The 0.71 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS 958.2 wins (4,92 s vs 5,62 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 xDrive30d G01: 286 hp, ratio 6,75 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS 958.2: 262 km/h. X3 xDrive30d G01: 245 km/h.