Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman Manual 987 wins (5,40 s vs 9,36 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.
| Cayman Manual 987 | 218i Active Tourer F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,40 s−3,96 s | 9,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,55 s−3,35 s | 16,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,44 s−6,29 s | 30,73 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 267 km/h+62 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,94 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,07 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 | Cayman Manual 987 | 218i Active Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,32 s | 2,17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,20 s | 3,62 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,08 s | 6,58 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,40 s | 9,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,26 s | 13,00 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,69 s | 24,95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,88 s | 66,97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,55 s | 16,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,44 s | 30,73 s |
| Top speed | 267 km/h | 205 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 269 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 370 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
Off the line, the Cayman Manual hits 100 km/h in 5.40 s versus 9.36 s for the 218i Active Tourer. At this point, the Cayman Manual leads by 3.96 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman Manual is doing 136 km/h against 110 km/h for the 218i Active Tourer. The gap is 2.17 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman Manual crosses the line in 13.55 s versus 16.89 s. The 3.35 s gap represents roughly 121 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman Manual continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman Manual finishes in 24.44 s versus 30.73 s, with a 6.29 s lead.
Electronically capped at 205 km/h, the 218i Active Tourer never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.94 kg/hp vs 10.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.28 seconds. The 3.96 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman Manual 987 wins (5,40 s vs 9,36 s).
Cayman Manual 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,40 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman Manual 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp. 218i Active Tourer F44: 136 hp, ratio 10,07 kg/hp.
Cayman Manual 987: 267 km/h. 218i Active Tourer F44: 205 km/h.