Porsche Cayenne GTS or Porsche Cayenne S: which has more power?

Porsche Cayenne GTS produces 440 hp and 600 Nm torque vs 550 Nm, versus 420 hp for Porsche Cayenne S. Porsche Cayenne GTS leads on 2/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the Porsche Cayenne GTS or the Porsche Cayenne S?

Porsche Cayenne GTS is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 4.9s vs 5.7s for Porsche Cayenne S, a gap of 0.8s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

Which is faster, the Porsche Cayenne GTS or the Porsche Cayenne S?

Porsche Cayenne GTS has a clear edge over the Porsche Cayenne S to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.

Porsche Cayenne GTS or Porsche Cayenne S: which has more power?

Porsche Cayenne GTS and Porsche Cayenne S produce similar power outputs. The gap is marginal in everyday driving — engine character and torque delivery make the real difference.

Porsche Cayenne GTS 958.2 vs Porsche Cayenne S 958.1: simulate the duel | Caralogy | Caralogy

Performance comparison

Porsche Cayenne GTS 958.2 vs Porsche Cayenne S 958.1: 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.

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Cayenne GTS 958.2

440 hp · 600 Nm · 2,110 kg · 2016

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Cayenne S 958.1

420 hp · 550 Nm · 2,065 kg · 2013

	Cayenne GTS 958.2	Cayenne S 958.1
0–100 km/h	4,92 s−0,82 s	5,73 s
400 m standing start	13,11 s−0,81 s	13,92 s
1,000 m standing start	23,91 s−1,30 s	25,21 s
Top speed (electronically limited)	262 km/h+7 km/h	255 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio	4,80 kg/hpbetter ratio	4,92 kg/hp

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. Winner in green.

Palier	Cayenne GTS 958.2	Cayenne S 958.1
0–30 km/h	1,27 s	1,41 stight gap
0–50 km/h	2,12 s	2,31 s
0–80 km/h	3,56 s	4,14 s
0–100 km/h	4,92 s	5,73 s
0–120 km/h	6,46 s	7,71 s
0–160 km/h	10,84 s	12,97 s
0–200 km/h	18,05 s	21,63 s
400 m standing start	13,11 s	13,92 s
1,000 m standing start	23,91 s	25,21 s
Top speed	262 km/h	255 km/h

Under the bonnet

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

Porsche

Cayenne GTS 958.2

4,80kg/hpratio better by 0,12 kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	440 hp	V6
Torque	600 Nm
Weight	2 110 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Integrale (AWD)
Gearbox	TORQUE_CONVERTER

Porsche

Cayenne S 958.1

4,92kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	420 hp	Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum
Torque	550 Nm
Weight	2 065 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Integrale (AWD)
Gearbox	Unknown

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.92 s versus 5.73 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 0.82 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 141 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 13.11 s versus 13.92 s. The 0.81 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Cayenne GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 195 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 23.91 s versus 25.21 s, with a 1.30 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 255 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 262 km/h, the Cayenne S at 258 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 4.92 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.75 seconds. The 0.82 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

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Instead of Cayenne S 958.1

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Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Cayenne GTS 958.2 or Cayenne S 958.1?

Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS 958.2 gagne (4,92 s vs 5,73 s).

What is the 0-100 of Cayenne GTS 958.2?

Cayenne GTS 958.2 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,92 secondes (simulation calibrée).

Cayenne GTS 958.2 or Cayenne S 958.1: for what use?

Cayenne GTS 958.2 : 440 hp, ratio 4,80 kg/hp. Cayenne S 958.1 : 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of Cayenne GTS 958.2 vs Cayenne S 958.1?

Cayenne GTS 958.2 : 262 km/h. Cayenne S 958.1 : 255 km/h.