Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Coupe wins (4,61 s vs 4,84 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.61 s
| Measure | Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe | Cayenne S Coupe | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.84 s | 4.61 s | 0.23 s · Cayenne S Coupe |
| 400 m standing start | 13.14 s | 12.80 s | 0.34 s · Cayenne S Coupe |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.07 s | 23.35 s | 0.72 s · Cayenne S Coupe |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 253 km/h | 262 km/h | 9 km/h · Cayenne S Coupe |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.25 kg/hp | 5.10 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S Coupe |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe | Cayenne S Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.16 s | 1.15 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.94 s | 1.92 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.42 s | 3.29 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.84 s | 4.61 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.53 s | 6.08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.33 s | 10.29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.89 s | 16.57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.14 s | 12.80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.07 s | 23.35 s |
| Top speed | 253 km/h | 262 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 | 455 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 388 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 143 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne S Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.61 s versus 4.84 s for the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe. Despite lacking instant torque, 420 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayenne S Coupe leads by 0.23 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe is doing 144 km/h against 139 km/h for the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe. The gap is 0.18 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S Coupe crosses the line in 12.80 s versus 13.14 s. The 0.34 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe finishes in 23.34 s versus 24.06 s, with a 0.72 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (253 vs 262 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe is capped at 253 km/h, the Cayenne S Coupe at 262 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.56 seconds. The 0.23 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Coupe wins (4,61 s vs 4,84 s).
Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,84 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe: 455 hp, ratio 5,25 kg/hp. Cayenne S Coupe: 420 hp, ratio 5,10 kg/hp.
Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe: 253 km/h. Cayenne S Coupe: 262 km/h.