Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 gagne (4,61 s vs 5,19 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.
| XM 50e G09 | Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,19 s | 4,61 s+0,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,44 s | 12,80 s+0,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,30 s | 23,35 s+0,95 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 262 km/h−12 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,50 kg/hp | 5,10 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 | XM 50e G09 | Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,15 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,33 s | 1,92 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,82 s | 3,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,19 s | 4,61 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,88 s | 6,08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,59 s | 10,29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,84 s | 16,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,44 s | 12,80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,30 s | 23,35 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 | 476 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 620 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 143 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne S Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.61 s versus 5.19 s for the Bmw XM 50e. Despite lacking instant torque, 420 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayenne S Coupe leads by 0.58 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe is doing 144 km/h against 139 km/h for the Bmw XM 50e. The gap is 0.48 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S Coupe crosses the line in 12.80 s versus 13.44 s. The 0.64 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe finishes in 23.34 s versus 24.30 s, with a 0.96 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 Bmw XM 50e is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Cayenne S Coupe 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.
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 7.89 seconds. The 0.58 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 S Coupe E3.1 gagne (4,61 s vs 5,19 s).
XM 50e G09 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,19 secondes (simulation calibrée).
XM 50e G09 : 476 hp, ratio 5,50 kg/hp. Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 : 420 hp, ratio 5,10 kg/hp.
XM 50e G09 : 250 km/h. Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 : 262 km/h.