Over 0–100 km/h, Macan S 95B.1 wins (5,37 s vs 5,77 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne Coupe E3.1 | Macan S 95B.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.77 s | 5.37 s | 0.40 s · Macan S 95B.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.00 s | 13.66 s | 0.34 s · Macan S 95B.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.67 s | 24.85 s | 0.82 s · Macan S 95B.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 243 km/h | 251 km/h | 8 km/h · Macan S 95B.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.22 kg/hp | 5.49 kg/hp | better ratio · Macan S 95B.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne Coupe E3.1 | Macan S 95B.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s · tight gap | 1.39 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.21 s · tight gap | 2.33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.08 s | 4.00 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.77 s | 5.37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.84 s | 7.24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.59 s | 12.22 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.65 s | 20.77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.00 s | 13.66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.67 s | 24.85 s |
| Top speed | 243 km/h | 251 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 | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 460 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 865 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Macan S hits 100 km/h in 5.37 s versus 5.77 s for the Cayenne Coupe. The 0.40 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Macan S is doing 135 km/h against 131 km/h for the Cayenne Coupe. The gap is 0.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan S crosses the line in 13.65 s versus 13.99 s. The 0.34 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Macan S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan S finishes in 24.85 s versus 25.67 s, with a 0.82 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (243 vs 251 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Coupe is capped at 243 km/h, the Macan S at 251 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 5.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.01 seconds. The 0.40 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, Macan S 95B.1 wins (5,37 s vs 5,77 s).
Cayenne Coupe E3.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,77 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Coupe E3.1: 340 hp, ratio 6,22 kg/hp. Macan S 95B.1: 340 hp, ratio 5,49 kg/hp.
Cayenne Coupe E3.1: 243 km/h. Macan S 95B.1: 251 km/h.