Sur 0–100 km/h, Q5 SUV gagne (5,00 s vs 5,63 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.
| Q5 SUV | Cayenne E3.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,00 s−0,63 s | 5,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,38 s−0,49 s | 13,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,55 s−0,81 s | 25,36 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+5 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,91 kg/hp | 5,84 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 | Q5 SUV | Cayenne E3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,19 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,00 s | 2,24 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,57 s | 4,02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,00 s | 5,63 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,88 s | 7,59 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,14 s | 13,19 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,28 s | 23,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,38 s | 13,87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,55 s | 25,36 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 245 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 170 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 985 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Q5 SUV hits 100 km/h in 5.00 s versus 5.63 s for the Cayenne. The instant torque of 500 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Q5 SUV leads by 0.63 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q5 SUV is doing 136 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne. The gap is 0.38 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q5 SUV crosses the line in 13.38 s versus 13.87 s. The 0.49 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Q5 SUV continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Q5 SUV finishes in 24.54 s versus 25.36 s, with a 0.81 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 245 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Q5 SUV is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Cayenne at 245 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit — it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
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 8.70 seconds. The 0.63 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Q5 SUV gagne (5,00 s vs 5,63 s).
Q5 SUV passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,00 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Q5 SUV : 367 hp, ratio 5,91 kg/hp. Cayenne E3.1 : 340 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp.
Q5 SUV : 250 km/h. Cayenne E3.1 : 245 km/h.