Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS E3.1 gagne (4,37 s vs 5,59 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.
| ActiveHybrid X6 | Cayenne GTS E3.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,59 s | 4,37 s+1,22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,67 s | 12,66 s+1,01 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,29 s | 23,38 s+0,91 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 236 km/h | 266 km/h−30 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,05 kg/hp | 4,88 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 | ActiveHybrid X6 | Cayenne GTS E3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,63 s | 0,93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,73 s | 1,57 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,33 s | 3,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,59 s | 4,37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,13 s | 5,94 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,38 s | 10,45 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,95 s | 17,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,67 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,29 s | 23,38 s |
| Top speed | 236 km/h | 266 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 485 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 780 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed automatic transmission, electronic gear selector lever, shift paddles on steering wheel |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 247 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.37 s versus 5.60 s for the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 1.22 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 142 km/h against 141 km/h for the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6. The gap is 1.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 12.66 s versus 13.66 s. The 1.00 s gap represents roughly 48 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 maxes out at 236 km/h while the Cayenne GTS keeps accelerating towards 266 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.99 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 23.37 s versus 24.29 s, with just 0.91 s to spare. The Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 is capped at 236 km/h, the Cayenne GTS at 270 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 (5.05 kg/hp vs 4.88 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.07 seconds. The 1.22 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, Cayenne GTS E3.1 gagne (4,37 s vs 5,59 s).
ActiveHybrid X6 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,59 secondes (simulation calibrée).
ActiveHybrid X6 : 485 hp, ratio 5,05 kg/hp. Cayenne GTS E3.1 : 460 hp, ratio 4,88 kg/hp.
ActiveHybrid X6 : 236 km/h. Cayenne GTS E3.1 : 266 km/h.