Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo 958.1 wins (4,45 s vs 4,99 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 Turbo 958.1 | X3 M40d G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s−0,54 s | 4,99 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s−0,74 s | 13,34 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,82 s−1,65 s | 24,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 277 km/h+27 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,17 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,94 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 Turbo 958.1 | X3 M40d G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,24 s | 1,23 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,07 s | 2,00 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,38 s | 3,55 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s | 4,99 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,85 s | 6,82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,55 s | 11,90 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,29 s | 20,11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s | 13,34 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,82 s | 24,47 s |
| Top speed limited | 277 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 | 520 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 170 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Tiptronic S; all-wheel drive with electronically controlled, map-based multiple-plate clutch with Auto Start Stop function |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 020 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Cayenne Turbo hits 100 km/h in 4.45 s versus 4.99 s for the Bmw X3 M40d. At this point, the Cayenne Turbo leads by 0.54 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Turbo is doing 149 km/h against 137 km/h for the Bmw X3 M40d. The gap is 0.35 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Turbo crosses the line in 12.59 s versus 13.34 s. The 0.74 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne Turbo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 189 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Turbo finishes in 22.81 s versus 24.47 s, with a 1.65 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo is capped at 278 km/h, the Bmw X3 M40d 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 (4.17 kg/hp vs 5.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.88 seconds. The 0.54 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo 958.1 wins (4,45 s vs 4,99 s).
Cayenne Turbo 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo 958.1: 520 hp, ratio 4,17 kg/hp. X3 M40d G01: 340 hp, ratio 5,94 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo 958.1: 277 km/h. X3 M40d G01: 250 km/h.