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Porsche Cayenne S vs BMW 220d Convertible F22: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

large SUV · 2011 vs 2018 · Methodology
PorschePetrolFaster

Cayenne S

400 hp · 550 Nm · 2,065 kg · 2011

VS
BMWDiesel

220d Convertible F22

190 hp · 400 Nm · 1,585 kg · 2018

Result · 0–100 km/h

APorsche Cayenne S

5.81 s

Gap1.85 sin favour of Cayenne S
BBMW 220d Convertible F22

7.66 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureCayenne S220d Convertible F22Gap
0–100 km/h5.81 s7.66 s1.85 s · Cayenne S
400 m standing start13.99 s15.71 s1.72 s · Cayenne S
1,000 m standing start25.31 s28.34 s3.03 s · Cayenne S
Top speed (electronically limited)258 km/h225 km/h33 km/h · Cayenne S
Power-to-weight ratio5.16 kg/hp8.34 kg/hpbetter ratio · Cayenne S

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

PorschePetrolCayenne S
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BMWDiesel220d Convertible F22
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageCayenne S220d Convertible F22
0–30 km/h1.43 s2.09 s
0–50 km/h2.33 s3.33 s
0–80 km/h4.19 s5.56 s
0–100 km/h5.81 s7.66 s
0–120 km/h7.82 s10.36 s
0–160 km/h13.14 s18.42 s
0–200 km/h21.81 s34.57 s
400 m standing start13.99 s15.71 s
1,000 m standing start25.31 s28.34 s
Top speed258 km/h225 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Porsche

Cayenne S

5,16kg/hpratio better by 3,18 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power400 hpV8
Torque550 Nm
Weight2 065 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown
BMW

220d Convertible F22

8,34kg/hpcompensated by −480 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power190 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 585 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic)

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 5.81 s versus 7.66 s for the 220d Convertible. At this point, the Cayenne S leads by 1.85 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 133 km/h against 120 km/h for the 220d Convertible. The gap is 1.21 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 13.99 s versus 15.71 s. The 1.72 s gap represents roughly 69 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 25.30 s versus 28.34 s, with a 3.04 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S is capped at 258 km/h, the 220d Convertible at 225 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 (5.16 kg/hp vs 8.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.00 seconds. The 1.85 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S wins (5,81 s vs 7,66 s).

Cayenne S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,81 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Cayenne S: 400 hp, ratio 5,16 kg/hp. 220d Convertible F22: 190 hp, ratio 8,34 kg/hp.

Cayenne S: 258 km/h. 220d Convertible F22: 225 km/h.