Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman PDK 987 wins (5,28 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 PDK 987 | 218i Active Tourer F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,28 s−4,08 s | 9,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,38 s−3,52 s | 16,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,10 s−6,63 s | 30,73 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+57 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,06 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 PDK 987 | 218i Active Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 2,17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,35 s | 3,62 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,88 s | 6,58 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,28 s | 9,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,79 s | 13,00 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,18 s | 24,95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,02 s | 66,97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,38 s | 16,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,10 s | 30,73 s |
| Top speed | 262 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 | 1 360 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| 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 PDK hits 100 km/h in 5.28 s versus 9.36 s for the Bmw 218i Active Tourer. At this point, the Cayman PDK leads by 4.08 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman PDK is doing 140 km/h against 110 km/h for the Bmw 218i Active Tourer. The gap is 2.25 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman PDK crosses the line in 13.38 s versus 16.89 s. The 3.52 s gap represents roughly 126 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman PDK finishes in 24.10 s versus 30.73 s, with a 6.63 s lead.
Electronically capped at 205 km/h, the Bmw 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 (5.06 kg/hp vs 10.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.28 seconds. The 4.08 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, Cayman PDK 987 wins (5,28 s vs 9,36 s).
Cayman PDK 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,28 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman PDK 987: 269 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp. 218i Active Tourer F44: 136 hp, ratio 10,07 kg/hp.
Cayman PDK 987: 262 km/h. 218i Active Tourer F44: 205 km/h.