Over 0–100 km/h, Explorer EcoBoost 300 wins (6,71 s vs 7,55 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
6.71 s
| Measure | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.71 s | 7.55 s | 0.84 s · Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.93 s | 15.50 s | 0.57 s · Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.10 s | 28.17 s | 1.07 s · Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h | 224 km/h | 4 km/h · Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.70 kg/hp | 6.68 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.82 s | 1.73 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.04 s | 2.99 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.96 s | 5.36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.71 s | 7.55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.99 s | 10.28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.83 s | 18.30 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.71 s | 35.45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.93 s | 15.50 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.10 s | 28.17 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 224 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 | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 030 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 hits 100 km/h in 6.71 s versus 7.55 s for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). At this point, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 leads by 0.84 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 is doing 127 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). The gap is 0.30 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 15.50 s. The 0.58 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 173 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 finishes in 27.09 s versus 28.16 s, with a 1.07 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (220 vs 224 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Explorer EcoBoost 300 is capped at 220 km/h, the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) at 230 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 (6.70 kg/hp vs 6.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.88 seconds. The 0.84 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, Explorer EcoBoost 300 wins (6,71 s vs 7,55 s).
Explorer EcoBoost 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,71 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Explorer EcoBoost 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp. Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S): 304 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp.
Explorer EcoBoost 300: 220 km/h. Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S): 224 km/h.