Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne (6-speed manual) wins (7,11 s vs 11,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
11.36 s
| Measure | Cayenne (6-speed manual) | 216d Gran Tourer F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.11 s | 11.36 s | 4.25 s · Cayenne (6-speed manual) |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s | 18.06 s | 2.95 s · Cayenne (6-speed manual) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.25 s | 32.93 s | 5.68 s · Cayenne (6-speed manual) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 192 km/h | 38 km/h · Cayenne (6-speed manual) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.56 kg/hp | 12.76 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne (6-speed manual) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne (6-speed manual) | 216d Gran Tourer F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.69 s | 2.34 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.08 s | 4.04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.00 s | 7.84 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.11 s | 11.36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.24 s | 16.16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.17 s | 33.00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.15 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.11 s | 18.06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.25 s | 32.93 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 192 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 | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed Steptronic with double clutch) |
Off the line, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) hits 100 km/h in 7.11 s versus 11.36 s for the 216d Gran Tourer. At this point, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) leads by 4.25 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) is doing 125 km/h against 102 km/h for the 216d Gran Tourer. The gap is 1.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) crosses the line in 15.11 s versus 18.06 s. The 2.95 s gap represents roughly 99 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 141 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne (6-speed manual) finishes in 27.24 s versus 32.93 s, with a 5.69 s lead.
The Cayenne (6-speed manual) features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 216d Gran Tourer’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne (6-speed manual) is capped at 230 km/h, the 216d Gran Tourer at 192 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 (6.56 kg/hp vs 12.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.19 seconds. The 4.25 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 (6-speed manual) wins (7,11 s vs 11,36 s).
Cayenne (6-speed manual) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,11 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne (6-speed manual): 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp. 216d Gran Tourer F22: 116 hp, ratio 12,76 kg/hp.
Cayenne (6-speed manual): 230 km/h. 216d Gran Tourer F22: 192 km/h.