Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S PDK 987 wins (4,67 s vs 9,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayman S PDK 987 | 218i Active Tourer F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.67 s | 9.36 s | 4.69 s · Cayman S PDK 987 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.60 s | 16.90 s | 4.30 s · Cayman S PDK 987 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.56 s | 30.73 s | 8.17 s · Cayman S PDK 987 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h | 205 km/h | 81 km/h · Cayman S PDK 987 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.24 kg/hp | 10.07 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayman S PDK 987 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayman S PDK 987 | 218i Active Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.32 s | 2.17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.20 s | 3.62 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.59 s | 6.58 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.67 s | 9.36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.86 s | 13.00 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.21 s | 24.95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.23 s | 66.97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.60 s | 16.90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.56 s | 30.73 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 205 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 324 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 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 S PDK hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 9.36 s for the 218i Active Tourer. At this point, the Cayman S PDK leads by 4.69 s and sits roughly 26 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S PDK is doing 151 km/h against 110 km/h for the 218i Active Tourer. The gap is 2.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S PDK crosses the line in 12.60 s versus 16.89 s. The 4.30 s gap represents roughly 152 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 212 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S PDK finishes in 22.56 s versus 30.73 s, with a 8.17 s lead.
Electronically capped at 205 km/h, the 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 (4.24 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 4.69 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.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayman S PDK 987 wins (4,67 s vs 9,36 s).
Cayman S PDK 987 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,67 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayman S PDK 987: 324 hp, ratio 4,24 kg/hp. 218i Active Tourer F44: 136 hp, ratio 10,07 kg/hp.
Cayman S PDK 987: 286 km/h. 218i Active Tourer F44: 205 km/h.