Over 0–100 km/h, Macan GTS wins (5,06 s vs 6,04 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Grand Cherokee 4xe | Macan GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 5.06 s | 0.98 s · Macan GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 13.38 s | 0.89 s · Macan GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.86 s | 24.40 s | 1.46 s · Macan GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 256 km/h | 46 km/h · Macan GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.62 kg/hp | 5.26 kg/hp | better ratio · Macan GTS |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Grand Cherokee 4xe | Macan GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.54 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.56 s | 2.19 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.37 s | 3.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 5.06 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.13 s | 6.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.97 s | 11.56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23.88 s | 19.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 13.38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.86 s | 24.40 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 256 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 | 375 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 637 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 483 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Macan GTS hits 100 km/h in 5.06 s versus 6.04 s for the Grand Cherokee 4xe. Despite lacking instant torque, 360 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Macan GTS leads by 0.98 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan GTS is doing 138 km/h against 130 km/h for the Grand Cherokee 4xe. The gap is 0.62 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan GTS crosses the line in 13.37 s versus 14.27 s. The 0.89 s gap represents roughly 39 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Macan GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 182 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan GTS finishes in 24.40 s versus 25.86 s, with a 1.46 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Grand Cherokee 4xe is capped at 210 km/h, the Macan GTS at 256 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 9.33 seconds. The 0.98 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Macan GTS wins (5,06 s vs 6,04 s).
Grand Cherokee 4xe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,04 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Grand Cherokee 4xe: 375 hp, ratio 6,62 kg/hp. Macan GTS: 360 hp, ratio 5,26 kg/hp.
Grand Cherokee 4xe: 210 km/h. Macan GTS: 256 km/h.