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Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe vs Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

large SUV · 2020 vs 2012 · Methodology
PorschePHEVFaster

Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe

455 hp · 700 Nm · 2,388 kg · 2020

VS
PorscheHybrid

Cayenne S Hybrid

380 hp · 578 Nm · 2,239 kg · 2012

Result · 0–100 km/h

APorsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe

4.84 s

Gap1.38 sin favour of Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe
BPorsche Cayenne S Hybrid

6.22 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureCayenne E-Hybrid CoupeCayenne S HybridGap
0–100 km/h4.84 s6.22 s1.38 s · Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe
400 m standing start13.14 s14.37 s1.23 s · Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe
1,000 m standing start24.07 s26.39 s2.32 s · Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe
Top speed (electronically limited)253 km/h236 km/h17 km/h · Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe
Power-to-weight ratio5.25 kg/hp5.89 kg/hpbetter ratio · Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageCayenne E-Hybrid CoupeCayenne S Hybrid
0–30 km/h1.16 s1.35 s
0–50 km/h1.94 s2.26 s
0–80 km/h3.42 s4.28 s
0–100 km/h4.84 s6.22 s
0–120 km/h6.53 s8.38 s
0–160 km/h11.33 s14.92 s
0–200 km/h18.89 s27.57 s
400 m standing start13.14 s14.37 s
1,000 m standing start24.07 s26.39 s
Top speed253 km/h236 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Porsche

Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe

5,25kg/hpratio better by 0,64 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power455 hpV6
Torque700 Nm
Weight2 388 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxTORQUE_CONVERTER
Porsche

Cayenne S Hybrid

5,89kg/hpcompensated by −149 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power380 hpV6
Torque578 Nm
Weight2 239 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 6.22 s for the Cayenne S Hybrid. The instant torque of 700 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe leads by 1.38 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe is doing 139 km/h against 127 km/h for the Cayenne S Hybrid. The gap is 0.80 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe crosses the line in 13.14 s versus 14.37 s. The 1.23 s gap represents roughly 53 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe finishes in 24.06 s versus 26.38 s, with a 2.32 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

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 Hybrid at 242 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 9.71 seconds. The 1.38 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe wins (4,84 s vs 6,22 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 Hybrid: 380 hp, ratio 5,89 kg/hp.

Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe: 253 km/h. Cayenne S Hybrid: 236 km/h.