Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS 958.2 wins (4,92 s vs 5,58 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 GTS 958.2 | X6 xDrive40d G06 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,92 s−0,67 s | 5,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s−0,80 s | 13,91 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,91 s−1,58 s | 25,49 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+14 km/h | 248 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,80 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,51 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 GTS 958.2 | X6 xDrive40d G06 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,35 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,12 s | 2,21 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,56 s | 3,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,92 s | 5,58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,46 s | 7,65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,84 s | 13,50 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,05 s | 23,35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s | 13,91 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,91 s | 25,49 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 248 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 440 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 110 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.92 s versus 5.59 s for the Bmw X6 xDrive40d. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 0.67 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 141 km/h against 131 km/h for the Bmw X6 xDrive40d. The gap is 0.44 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 13.11 s versus 13.91 s. The 0.80 s gap represents roughly 35 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 195 km/h versus 182 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 23.91 s versus 25.48 s, with a 1.57 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 248 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 262 km/h, the Bmw X6 xDrive40d 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 (4.80 kg/hp vs 6.51 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 0.67 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS 958.2 wins (4,92 s vs 5,58 s).
Cayenne GTS 958.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS 958.2: 440 hp, ratio 4,80 kg/hp. X6 xDrive40d G06: 340 hp, ratio 6,51 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS 958.2: 262 km/h. X6 xDrive40d G06: 248 km/h.