Sur 0–100 km/h, X5 M50d F15 gagne (5,15 s vs 5,73 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 S 958.1 | X5 M50d F15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 5,15 s+0,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 13,47 s+0,45 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 24,61 s+0,60 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 255 km/h+5 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,69 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 S 958.1 | X5 M50d F15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,31 s | 2,15 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,14 s | 3,71 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 5,15 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,71 s | 6,95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,97 s | 12,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,63 s | 20,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 24,61 s |
| Top speed limited | 255 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 | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 400 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 275 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw X5 M50d hits 100 km/h in 5.15 s versus 5.73 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the Bmw X5 M50d leads by 0.58 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 M50d is doing 136 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.35 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw X5 M50d crosses the line in 13.47 s versus 13.92 s. The 0.45 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw X5 M50d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 189 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X5 M50d finishes in 24.60 s versus 25.21 s, with a 0.61 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (255 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 S is capped at 258 km/h, the Bmw X5 M50d 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 (4.92 kg/hp vs 5.69 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.75 seconds. The 0.58 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, X5 M50d F15 gagne (5,15 s vs 5,73 s).
Cayenne S 958.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,73 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne S 958.1 : 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp. X5 M50d F15 : 400 hp, ratio 5,69 kg/hp.
Cayenne S 958.1 : 255 km/h. X5 M50d F15 : 250 km/h.