Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) 987 wins (5,65 s vs 5,86 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 | X4 xDrive30d G02 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,65 s−0,21 s | 5,86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,79 s−0,39 s | 14,18 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,69 s−1,36 s | 26,05 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 267 km/h+27 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,94 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,87 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 | X4 xDrive30d G02 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,35 s | 2,29 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,33 s | 4,12 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,65 s | 5,86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,58 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,00 s | 14,44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,16 s | 25,85 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,79 s | 14,18 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,69 s | 26,05 s |
| Top speed | 267 km/h | 240 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 | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Cayman (Manual) hits 100 km/h in 5.65 s versus 5.86 s for the X4 xDrive30d. Despite the faster sprint time, the X4 xDrive30d is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Cayman (Manual) is doing 135 km/h against 129 km/h for the X4 xDrive30d. The gap is 0.08 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman (Manual) crosses the line in 13.79 s versus 14.18 s. The 0.39 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman (Manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (Manual) finishes in 24.69 s versus 26.04 s, with a 1.35 s lead.
The X4 xDrive30d features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cayman (Manual)’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the X4 xDrive30d 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 6.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.38 seconds. The 0.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (Manual) 987 wins (5,65 s vs 5,86 s).
Cayman (Manual) 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,65 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman (Manual) 987: 269 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp. X4 xDrive30d G02: 265 hp, ratio 6,87 kg/hp.
Cayman (Manual) 987: 267 km/h. X4 xDrive30d G02: 240 km/h.