Over 0–100 km/h, X4 M40i G02 wins (4,75 s vs 5,73 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne S | X4 M40i G02 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 4.75 s | 0.99 s · X4 M40i G02 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 12.99 s | 0.93 s · X4 M40i G02 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.21 s | 23.62 s | 1.59 s · X4 M40i G02 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 255 km/h | 250 km/h | 5 km/h · Cayenne S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.92 kg/hp | 5.18 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S | X4 M40i G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.41 s | 1.25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.31 s | 2.08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.14 s | 3.50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 4.75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.71 s | 6.31 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.97 s | 10.60 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.63 s | 17.30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 12.99 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.21 s | 23.62 s |
| Top speed limited | 255 km/h | 250 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 865 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the X4 M40i hits 100 km/h in 4.75 s versus 5.73 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the X4 M40i leads by 0.99 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X4 M40i is doing 142 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.63 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the X4 M40i crosses the line in 12.98 s versus 13.92 s. The 0.94 s gap represents roughly 42 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the X4 M40i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X4 M40i finishes in 23.62 s versus 25.21 s, with a 1.59 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 X4 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 (4.92 kg/hp vs 5.18 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 0.99 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, X4 M40i G02 wins (4,75 s vs 5,73 s).
Cayenne S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S: 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp. X4 M40i G02: 360 hp, ratio 5,18 kg/hp.
Cayenne S: 255 km/h. X4 M40i G02: 250 km/h.