Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS wins (5,56 s vs 5,67 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne GTS | X6 xDrive40i G06 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.56 s | 5.67 s | 0.11 s · Cayenne GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 13.70 s | 13.94 s | 0.24 s · Cayenne GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.71 s | 25.47 s | 0.76 s · Cayenne GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 261 km/h | 248 km/h | 13 km/h · Cayenne GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.96 kg/hp | 6.29 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne GTS |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne GTS | X6 xDrive40i G06 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.48 s | 1.34 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.46 s | 2.25 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.03 s · tight gap | 4.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.56 s · tight gap | 5.67 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.24 s | 7.68 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.09 s | 13.36 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.82 s | 23.07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.70 s | 13.94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.71 s | 25.47 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 248 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 | 420 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 085 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 333 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 095 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 5.56 s versus 5.67 s for the X6 xDrive40i. Despite the faster sprint time, the X6 xDrive40i is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 137 km/h against 132 km/h for the X6 xDrive40i. The gap is 0.03 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 13.70 s versus 13.94 s. The 0.24 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 182 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 24.70 s versus 25.47 s, with a 0.76 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (261 vs 248 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 261 km/h, the X6 xDrive40i at 248 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.96 kg/hp vs 6.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.87 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS wins (5,56 s vs 5,67 s).
Cayenne GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,56 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS: 420 hp, ratio 4,96 kg/hp. X6 xDrive40i G06: 333 hp, ratio 6,29 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS: 261 km/h. X6 xDrive40i G06: 248 km/h.