Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E3.1 wins (5,63 s vs 5,83 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | G 450 d W463 | Cayenne E3.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.83 s | 5.63 s | 0.20 s · Cayenne E3.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.11 s | 13.87 s | 0.24 s · Cayenne E3.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.23 s | 25.36 s | 0.87 s · Cayenne E3.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 210 km/h | 245 km/h | 35 km/h · Cayenne E3.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.96 kg/hp | 5.84 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne E3.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | G 450 d W463 | Cayenne E3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.20 s · tight gap | 1.33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.08 s | 2.24 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.97 s · tight gap | 4.02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.83 s | 5.63 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.08 s | 7.59 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.02 s | 13.19 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.07 s | 23.12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.11 s | 13.87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.23 s | 25.36 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 245 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 | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 555 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 985 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne hits 100 km/h in 5.63 s versus 5.83 s for the G 450 d. Despite the faster sprint time, the G 450 d is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne is doing 133 km/h against 128 km/h for the G 450 d. The gap is 0.05 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne crosses the line in 13.87 s versus 14.11 s. The 0.24 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne finishes in 25.36 s versus 26.22 s, with a 0.87 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the G 450 d is capped at 210 km/h, the Cayenne at 245 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 (6.96 kg/hp vs 5.84 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.41 seconds. The 0.20 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 E3.1 wins (5,63 s vs 5,83 s).
G 450 d W463 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
G 450 d W463: 367 hp, ratio 6,96 kg/hp. Cayenne E3.1: 340 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp.
G 450 d W463: 210 km/h. Cayenne E3.1: 245 km/h.