Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E-Hybrid E3.1 wins (4,74 s vs 5,98 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 | DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,74 s−1,24 s | 5,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,02 s−1,25 s | 14,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,82 s−2,59 s | 26,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 253 km/h+23 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,98 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,23 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 | DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 1,31 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,94 s | 2,11 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,37 s | 4,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,74 s | 5,98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,35 s | 8,25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,95 s | 15,16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,13 s | 28,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,02 s | 14,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,82 s | 26,41 s |
| Top speed | 253 km/h | 230 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 | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (4WD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Cayenne E-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 4.74 s versus 5.98 s for the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. At this point, the Cayenne E-Hybrid leads by 1.24 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne E-Hybrid is doing 141 km/h against 127 km/h for the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. The gap is 0.74 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne E-Hybrid crosses the line in 13.01 s versus 14.27 s. The 1.25 s gap represents roughly 53 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne E-Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 195 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne E-Hybrid finishes in 23.81 s versus 26.41 s, with a 2.59 s lead.
Electronically capped at 253 km/h, the Cayenne E-Hybrid never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.98 kg/hp vs 6.23 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.63 seconds. The 1.24 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 E-Hybrid E3.1 wins (4,74 s vs 5,98 s).
Cayenne E-Hybrid E3.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,74 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne E-Hybrid E3.1: 461 hp, ratio 4,98 kg/hp. DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,23 kg/hp.
Cayenne E-Hybrid E3.1: 253 km/h. DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h.