Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E3.1 gagne (5,63 s vs 6,47 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 | Macan 95B.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s−0,84 s | 6,47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,87 s−0,83 s | 14,70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s−1,36 s | 26,72 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h+16 km/h | 229 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,84 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,32 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 | Macan 95B.3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,68 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,24 s | 2,81 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,02 s | 4,68 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,63 s | 6,47 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,59 s | 8,70 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,19 s | 15,31 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,12 s | 27,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,87 s | 14,70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,36 s | 26,72 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 229 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 | 252 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 845 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne hits 100 km/h in 5.63 s versus 6.47 s for the Macan. At this point, the Cayenne leads by 0.84 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne is doing 133 km/h against 127 km/h for the Macan. The gap is 0.62 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne crosses the line in 13.87 s versus 14.70 s. The 0.83 s gap represents roughly 36 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 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne finishes in 25.36 s versus 26.72 s, with a 1.36 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne is capped at 245 km/h, the Macan at 232 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 7.32 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.13 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.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E3.1 gagne (5,63 s vs 6,47 s).
Cayenne E3.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,63 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne E3.1 : 340 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp. Macan 95B.3 : 252 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp.
Cayenne E3.1 : 245 km/h. Macan 95B.3 : 229 km/h.