Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman (PDK) 987 wins (5,58 s vs 8,42 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 | 220d Active Tourer G42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,58 s−2,84 s | 8,42 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,65 s−2,62 s | 16,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,51 s−5,01 s | 29,52 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h+41 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,06 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,60 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 | 220d Active Tourer G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,48 s | 2,09 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,46 s | 3,39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,13 s | 5,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,58 s | 8,42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,14 s | 11,64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,74 s | 21,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,95 s | 43,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,65 s | 16,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,51 s | 29,52 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 220 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 | 163 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the Cayman (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 5.58 s versus 8.42 s for the Bmw 220d Active Tourer. At this point, the Cayman (PDK) leads by 2.84 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman (PDK) is doing 137 km/h against 115 km/h for the Bmw 220d Active Tourer. The gap is 1.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman (PDK) crosses the line in 13.65 s versus 16.26 s. The 2.62 s gap represents roughly 99 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 194 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman (PDK) finishes in 24.50 s versus 29.52 s, with a 5.01 s lead.
Electronically capped at 220 km/h, the Bmw 220d 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 9.60 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.60 seconds. The 2.84 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 (5,58 s vs 8,42 s).
Cayman (PDK) 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman (PDK) 987: 269 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp. 220d Active Tourer G42: 163 hp, ratio 9,60 kg/hp.
Cayman (PDK) 987: 261 km/h. 220d Active Tourer G42: 220 km/h.