Over 0–100 km/h, X4 M Competition G02 wins (4,13 s vs 4,45 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 | X4 M Competition G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s | 4,13 s+0,32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s | 12,22 s+0,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,82 s | 22,35 s+0,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 277 km/h+27 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,17 kg/hp | 3,91 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | X4 M Competition G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,24 s | 1,07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,07 s | 1,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,38 s | 2,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,45 s | 4,13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,85 s | 5,38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,55 s | 8,98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,29 s | 14,46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,60 s | 12,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,82 s | 22,35 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 | 510 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
Off the line, the X4 M Competition hits 100 km/h in 4.13 s versus 4.45 s for the Cayenne Turbo. At this point, the X4 M Competition leads by 0.32 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the X4 M Competition is doing 151 km/h against 149 km/h for the Cayenne Turbo. The gap is 0.32 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the X4 M Competition crosses the line in 12.22 s versus 12.59 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the X4 M Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 207 km/h versus 206 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the X4 M Competition finishes in 22.35 s versus 22.81 s, with a 0.47 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (277 km/h), the Cayenne Turbo never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo is capped at 278 km/h, the X4 M Competition 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 3.91 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.61 seconds. The 0.32 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 M Competition G02 wins (4,13 s vs 4,45 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. X4 M Competition G02: 510 hp, ratio 3,91 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo 958.1: 277 km/h. X4 M Competition G02: 250 km/h.