Sur 0–100 km/h, Explorer EcoBoost 300 gagne (6,71 s vs 7,43 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.
| Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Cayenne Diesel 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,71 s−0,72 s | 7,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,93 s−0,50 s | 15,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,10 s−1,41 s | 28,51 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h+3 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,70 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,95 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Cayenne Diesel 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,82 s | 1,48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,04 s | 2,59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,96 s | 5,03 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,71 s | 7,43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,99 s | 10,43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,83 s | 19,71 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30,71 s | 39,81 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,93 s | 15,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,10 s | 28,51 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 217 km/h |
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 | 243 hp | Compacted graphite iron engine block and aluminum alloy cylinder heads |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 175 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 7.43 s for the Cayenne Diesel. Despite the faster sprint time, the Cayenne Diesel is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 is doing 127 km/h against 117 km/h for the Cayenne Diesel. The gap is 0.09 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 15.43 s. The 0.51 s gap represents roughly 20 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 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 finishes in 27.09 s versus 28.50 s, with a 1.41 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (220 vs 217 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 Diesel at 217 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 8.95 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 0.72 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, Explorer EcoBoost 300 gagne (6,71 s vs 7,43 s).
Explorer EcoBoost 300 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,71 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Explorer EcoBoost 300 : 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp. Cayenne Diesel 958.1 : 243 hp, ratio 8,95 kg/hp.
Explorer EcoBoost 300 : 220 km/h. Cayenne Diesel 958.1 : 217 km/h.