Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS 958.2 wins (4,92 s vs 5,33 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.
| X7 xDrive50i G07 | Cayenne GTS 958.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,33 s | 4,92 s+0,42 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,57 s | 13,11 s+0,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,64 s | 23,91 s+0,73 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 262 km/h−12 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,32 kg/hp | 4,80 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 | X7 xDrive50i G07 | Cayenne GTS 958.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,27 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,29 s | 2,12 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,92 s | 3,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,33 s | 4,92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,08 s | 6,46 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,00 s | 10,84 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,96 s | 18,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,57 s | 13,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,64 s | 23,91 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 262 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 462 hp | 8 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 460 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 440 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.92 s versus 5.33 s for the X7 xDrive50i. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 0.42 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 141 km/h against 137 km/h for the X7 xDrive50i. The gap is 0.31 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 13.11 s versus 13.57 s. The 0.46 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 195 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 23.91 s versus 24.64 s, with a 0.73 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 262 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the X7 xDrive50i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Cayenne GTS at 262 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 (5.32 kg/hp vs 4.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.16 seconds. The 0.42 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, Cayenne GTS 958.2 wins (4,92 s vs 5,33 s).
X7 xDrive50i G07 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,33 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X7 xDrive50i G07: 462 hp, ratio 5,32 kg/hp. Cayenne GTS 958.2: 440 hp, ratio 4,80 kg/hp.
X7 xDrive50i G07: 250 km/h. Cayenne GTS 958.2: 262 km/h.