Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E-Hybrid E3.1 gagne (4,74 s vs 4,84 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 | Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe E3.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,74 s−0,10 s | 4,84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,02 s−0,12 s | 13,14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,82 s−0,25 s | 24,07 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 253 km/h | 253 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,98 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,25 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 | Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe E3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 1,16 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,94 s | 1,94 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,37 s | 3,42 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,74 s | 4,84 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,35 s | 6,53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,95 s | 11,33 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,13 s | 18,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,02 s | 13,14 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,82 s | 24,07 s |
| Top speed | 253 km/h | 253 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 | 455 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 388 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne E-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 4.74 s versus 4.84 s for the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe. The 0.10 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne E-Hybrid is doing 141 km/h against 139 km/h for the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe. The gap is 0.06 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 13.14 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne E-Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 195 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne E-Hybrid finishes in 23.81 s versus 24.06 s, with a 0.25 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (253 vs 253 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne E-Hybrid and the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe are governed to 253 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.98 kg/hp vs 5.25 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.56 seconds. The 0.10 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 4,84 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. Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe E3.1 : 455 hp, ratio 5,25 kg/hp.
Cayenne E-Hybrid E3.1 : 253 km/h. Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe E3.1 : 253 km/h.