Over 0–100 km/h, Q7 SUV wins (5,55 s vs 5,73 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne S | Q7 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 5.55 s | 0.18 s · Q7 SUV |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 13.87 s | 0.05 s · Q7 SUV |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.21 s | 25.48 s | 0.27 s · Cayenne S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 255 km/h | 247 km/h | 8 km/h · Cayenne S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.92 kg/hp | 6.22 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S | Q7 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.41 s | 1.29 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.31 s | 2.16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.14 s | 3.93 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 5.55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.71 s | 7.61 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.97 s | 13.46 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.63 s | 23.67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 13.87 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.21 s | 25.48 s |
| Top speed | 255 km/h | 247 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 | 420 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Q7 SUV hits 100 km/h in 5.55 s versus 5.73 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the Q7 SUV leads by 0.18 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q7 SUV is doing 131 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q7 SUV crosses the line in 13.87 s versus 13.92 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Q7 SUV maxes out at 247 km/h while the Cayenne S keeps accelerating towards 255 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.06 s.
Around 496 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Cayenne S overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 8 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 25.21 s versus 25.47 s. The 0.27 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
On paper, the Cayenne S combines 420 hp, 550 Nm and 2,065 kg - a clear theoretical edge over the Q7 SUV. Yet the Q7 SUV launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the Q7 SUV has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs - exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S is capped at 258 km/h, the Q7 SUV at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.92 kg/hp vs 6.22 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.82 seconds. The 0.18 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, Q7 SUV wins (5,55 s vs 5,73 s).
Cayenne S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S: 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp. Q7 SUV: 340 hp, ratio 6,22 kg/hp.
Cayenne S: 255 km/h. Q7 SUV: 247 km/h.