Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E-Hybrid E3.1 gagne (4,74 s vs 5,00 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 E-Hybrid E3.1 | Q5 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,74 s−0,26 s | 5,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,02 s−0,36 s | 13,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,82 s−0,73 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 253 km/h+3 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,98 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,91 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 E-Hybrid E3.1 | Q5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 1,19 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,94 s | 2,00 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,37 s | 3,57 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,74 s | 5,00 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,35 s | 6,88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,95 s | 12,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,13 s | 20,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,02 s | 13,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,82 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed limited | 253 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 461 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 295 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 170 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Cayenne E-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 4.74 s versus 5.00 s for the Q5 SUV. At this point, the Cayenne E-Hybrid leads by 0.26 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne E-Hybrid is doing 141 km/h against 136 km/h for the Q5 SUV. The gap is 0.20 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne E-Hybrid crosses the line in 13.01 s versus 13.38 s. The 0.36 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne E-Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 195 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne E-Hybrid finishes in 23.81 s versus 24.54 s, with a 0.73 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (253 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne E-Hybrid is capped at 253 km/h, the Q5 SUV at 250 (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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.98 kg/hp vs 5.91 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.94 seconds. The 0.26 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E-Hybrid E3.1 gagne (4,74 s vs 5,00 s).
Cayenne E-Hybrid E3.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,74 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne E-Hybrid E3.1 : 461 hp, ratio 4,98 kg/hp. Q5 SUV : 367 hp, ratio 5,91 kg/hp.
Cayenne E-Hybrid E3.1 : 253 km/h. Q5 SUV : 250 km/h.