Sur 0–100 km/h, Z4 M40i G29 gagne (4,54 s vs 4,89 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.
| Z4 M40i G29 | Cayman S 981 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,54 s−0,35 s | 4,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,70 s−0,20 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,95 s−0,22 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 278 km/h−28 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,51 kg/hp | 4,00 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Z4 M40i G29 | Cayman S 981 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,36 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,12 s | 2,26 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,42 s | 3,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,54 s | 4,89 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,95 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,74 s | 9,92 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,46 s | 15,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,70 s | 12,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,95 s | 23,17 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 278 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Z4 M40i | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 330 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 369 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 320 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
Off the line, the Bmw Z4 M40i hits 100 km/h in 4.54 s versus 4.90 s for the Cayman S. At this point, the Bmw Z4 M40i leads by 0.35 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw Z4 M40i is doing 147 km/h against 147 km/h for the Cayman S. The gap is 0.21 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw Z4 M40i crosses the line in 12.70 s versus 12.90 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw Z4 M40i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw Z4 M40i finishes in 22.95 s versus 23.17 s, with a 0.23 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (278 km/h), the Cayman S never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw Z4 M40i 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 (4.51 kg/hp vs 4.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.04 seconds. The 0.35 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.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Z4 M40i G29 gagne (4,54 s vs 4,89 s).
Z4 M40i G29 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,54 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Z4 M40i G29 : 340 hp, ratio 4,51 kg/hp. Cayman S 981 : 330 hp, ratio 4,00 kg/hp.
Z4 M40i G29 : 250 km/h. Cayman S 981 : 278 km/h.