Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS E3.1 wins (4,37 s vs 4,78 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 E3.1 | X3 M40i G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,37 s−0,41 s | 4,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,66 s−0,36 s | 13,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,38 s−0,30 s | 23,68 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 266 km/h+16 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,88 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 E3.1 | X3 M40i G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,93 s | 1,28 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,57 s | 2,12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,00 s | 3,53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,37 s | 4,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,94 s | 6,35 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,45 s | 10,65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,24 s | 17,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,66 s | 13,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,38 s | 23,68 s |
| Top speed limited | 266 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 | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 247 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 Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.37 s versus 4.78 s for the Bmw X3 M40i. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 0.41 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 142 km/h against 142 km/h for the Bmw X3 M40i. The gap is 0.38 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 12.66 s versus 13.02 s. The 0.36 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Bmw X3 M40i maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h while the Cayenne GTS keeps accelerating towards 266 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.34 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 23.37 s versus 23.67 s, with just 0.30 s to spare. The Bmw X3 M40i fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 270 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 (4.88 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 7.26 seconds. The 0.41 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS E3.1 wins (4,37 s vs 4,78 s).
Cayenne GTS E3.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS E3.1: 460 hp, ratio 4,88 kg/hp. X3 M40i G01: 360 hp, ratio 5,13 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS E3.1: 266 km/h. X3 M40i G01: 250 km/h.