Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E-Hybrid E3.1 wins (4,74 s vs 5,05 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 | Model Y Long Range AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,74 s−0,31 s | 5,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,02 s−0,25 s | 13,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,82 s−0,15 s | 23,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 253 km/h+36 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,98 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,22 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 | Model Y Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 1,46 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,94 s | 2,44 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,37 s | 3,91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,74 s | 5,05 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,35 s | 6,51 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,95 s | 10,96 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,13 s | 17,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,02 s | 13,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,82 s | 23,97 stight gap |
| Top speed | 253 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 | 461 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 295 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 384 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 533 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 003 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Cayenne E-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 4.74 s versus 5.05 s for the Model Y Long Range AWD. At this point, the Cayenne E-Hybrid leads by 0.31 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne E-Hybrid is doing 141 km/h against 143 km/h for the Model Y Long Range AWD. The gap is 0.30 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 13.27 s. The 0.25 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Model Y Long Range AWD maxes out at 217 km/h while the Cayenne E-Hybrid keeps accelerating towards 253 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.22 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne E-Hybrid finishes in 23.81 s versus 23.97 s, with just 0.16 s to spare. The Model Y Long Range AWD fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne E-Hybrid is capped at 253 km/h, the Model Y Long Range AWD 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.98 kg/hp vs 5.22 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.41 seconds. The 0.31 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 5,05 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. Model Y Long Range AWD: 384 hp, ratio 5,22 kg/hp.
Cayenne E-Hybrid E3.1: 253 km/h. Model Y Long Range AWD: 217 km/h.