Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Coupe E3.1 gagne (5,77 s vs 7,43 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 Coupe E3.1 | Cayenne Diesel 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,77 s−1,66 s | 7,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,00 s−1,43 s | 15,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,67 s−2,84 s | 28,51 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 243 km/h+26 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,22 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,95 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 Coupe E3.1 | Cayenne Diesel 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,21 s | 2,59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,08 s | 5,03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,77 s | 7,43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,84 s | 10,43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,59 s | 19,71 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,65 s | 39,81 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,00 s | 15,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,67 s | 28,51 s |
| Top speed | 243 km/h | 217 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 | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 243 hp | Compacted graphite iron engine block and aluminum alloy cylinder heads |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Cayenne Coupe hits 100 km/h in 5.77 s versus 7.43 s for the Cayenne Diesel. At this point, the Cayenne Coupe leads by 1.66 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Coupe is doing 131 km/h against 117 km/h for the Cayenne Diesel. The gap is 0.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Coupe crosses the line in 13.99 s versus 15.43 s. The 1.44 s gap represents roughly 56 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Coupe finishes in 25.67 s versus 28.50 s, with a 2.84 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Coupe is capped at 243 km/h, the Cayenne Diesel at 217 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 (6.22 kg/hp vs 8.95 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 1.66 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 Coupe E3.1 gagne (5,77 s vs 7,43 s).
Cayenne Coupe E3.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,77 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne Coupe E3.1 : 340 hp, ratio 6,22 kg/hp. Cayenne Diesel 958.1 : 243 hp, ratio 8,95 kg/hp.
Cayenne Coupe E3.1 : 243 km/h. Cayenne Diesel 958.1 : 217 km/h.