Porsche Cayman S 981 vs Bmw i4 eDrive35 G26 : which one is faster?
0-100 km/h, 400 m, 1000 m, top speed — physics simulation calibrated on 7 measures.
Simulation de performance
Race simulation at real speed
CONFIDENCE 90%Calibrated physics simulation: SCx via VMax, power curves, Crr via WLTP, drivetrain losses. Manufacturer 0-100 is the calibration target. Confidence 90 %.
Cayman S vs Bmw i4 eDrive35: chronicle of a drag race at 278 km/h
The launch: 0 to 100 km/h
Off the line, the Cayman S hits 100 km/h in 4.90 s versus 6.08 s for the Bmw i4 eDrive35. Despite lacking instant torque, 330 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayman S leads by 1.19 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
From 100 km/h to 400 metres
At 200 metres, the Cayman S is doing 147 km/h against 131 km/h for the Bmw i4 eDrive35. The gap is 0.91 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S crosses the line in 12.90 s versus 14.38 s. The 1.48 s gap represents roughly 64 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S finishes in 23.17 s versus 26.26 s, with a 3.09 s lead.
What the numbers don’t tell you
Electronically capped at 190 km/h, the Bmw i4 eDrive35 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.27 seconds. The 1.19 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Porsche Cayman S has a clear edge over the Bmw i4 eDrive35 to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.