Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E3.1 wins (5,63 s vs 7,55 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.
| Cayenne E3.1 | Cayenne Platinum Edition 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s−1,92 s | 7,55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,87 s−1,64 s | 15,51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s−2,83 s | 28,19 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+23 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,84 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,68 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 | Cayenne E3.1 | Cayenne Platinum Edition 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,73 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,24 s | 2,98 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,02 s | 5,36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s | 7,55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,59 s | 10,29 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,19 s | 18,36 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,12 s | 35,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,87 s | 15,51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s | 28,19 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 222 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 985 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 030 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne hits 100 km/h in 5.63 s versus 7.55 s for the Cayenne Platinum Edition. At this point, the Cayenne leads by 1.92 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne is doing 133 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne Platinum Edition. The gap is 1.12 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne crosses the line in 13.87 s versus 15.50 s. The 1.64 s gap represents roughly 66 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne finishes in 25.36 s versus 28.19 s, with a 2.83 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne is capped at 245 km/h, the Cayenne Platinum Edition at 229 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 (5.84 kg/hp vs 6.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.90 seconds. The 1.92 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, Cayenne E3.1 wins (5,63 s vs 7,55 s).
Cayenne E3.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne E3.1: 340 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp. Cayenne Platinum Edition 958.1: 304 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp.
Cayenne E3.1: 245 km/h. Cayenne Platinum Edition 958.1: 222 km/h.