Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) wins (7,55 s vs 7,75 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
7.75 s
| Measure | Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) | 420d Convertible G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.55 s | 7.75 s | 0.20 s · Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) |
| 400 m standing start | 15.50 s | 15.64 s | 0.14 s · Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.17 s | 28.69 s | 0.52 s · Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 224 km/h | 236 km/h | 12 km/h · 420d Convertible G22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.68 kg/hp | 9.34 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) | 420d Convertible G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.73 s | 1.52 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.99 s | 2.64 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.36 s | 5.29 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.55 s | 7.75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.28 s | 10.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.30 s | 20.11 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35.45 s | 37.54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.50 s · tight gap | 15.64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.17 s | 28.69 s |
| Top speed | 224 km/h | 236 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 | 2 030 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 775 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) hits 100 km/h in 7.55 s versus 7.75 s for the 420d Convertible. Despite the faster sprint time, the 420d Convertible is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 420d Convertible is doing 116 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S). The gap is 0.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) crosses the line in 15.50 s versus 15.64 s. The 0.14 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 166 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) finishes in 28.16 s versus 28.69 s, with a 0.52 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (224 vs 236 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) is capped at 230 km/h, the 420d Convertible at 236 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 (6.68 kg/hp vs 9.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.82 seconds. The 0.20 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) wins (7,55 s vs 7,75 s).
Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S): 304 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp. 420d Convertible G22: 190 hp, ratio 9,34 kg/hp.
Cayenne (8-speed Tiptronic S): 224 km/h. 420d Convertible G22: 236 km/h.