Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Performance wins (3,76 s vs 4,74 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Cayenne E-Hybrid | Model Y Performance | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.74 s | 3.76 s | 0.98 s · Model Y Performance |
| 400 m standing start | 13.02 s | 12.02 s | 1.00 s · Model Y Performance |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.82 s | 22.07 s | 1.75 s · Model Y Performance |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 253 km/h | 250 km/h | 3 km/h · Cayenne E-Hybrid |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.98 kg/hp | 4.39 kg/hp | better ratio · Model Y Performance |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne E-Hybrid | Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.17 s | 1.03 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.94 s | 1.72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.37 s | 2.80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.74 s | 3.76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.35 s | 4.98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.95 s | 8.65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.13 s | 14.13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.02 s | 12.02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.82 s | 22.07 s |
| Top speed limited | 253 km/h | 250 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 | 461 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 295 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 456 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 670 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 003 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model Y Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.76 s versus 4.74 s for the Cayenne E-Hybrid. At this point, the Model Y Performance leads by 0.98 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Performance is doing 152 km/h against 141 km/h for the Cayenne E-Hybrid. The gap is 0.68 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Performance crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 13.01 s. The 1.00 s gap represents roughly 47 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Performance finishes in 22.06 s versus 23.81 s, with a 1.75 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 Model Y Performance at 249 (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 4.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.35 seconds. The 0.98 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Performance wins (3,76 s vs 4,74 s).
Cayenne E-Hybrid goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,74 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne E-Hybrid: 461 hp, ratio 4,98 kg/hp. Model Y Performance: 456 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp.
Cayenne E-Hybrid: 253 km/h. Model Y Performance: 250 km/h.