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

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

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

Porsche Cayenne S Coupe is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 4.7s vs 4.9s for Porsche Cayenne GTS, a gap of 0.2s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

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

Porsche Cayenne S Coupe is slightly faster than the Porsche Cayenne GTS to 100 km/h. The edge holds on standing starts but may narrow at higher speeds depending on aerodynamic load.

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

Porsche Cayenne GTS and Porsche Cayenne S Coupe 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 Coupe E3.1: simulate the duel | Caralogy | Caralogy

Performance comparison

Porsche Cayenne GTS 958.2 vs Porsche Cayenne S Coupe E3.1: 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.

PorschePetrol

Cayenne GTS 958.2

440 hp · 600 Nm · 2,110 kg · 2016

PorschePetrolFaster

Cayenne S Coupe E3.1

420 hp · 550 Nm · 2,143 kg · 2020

	Cayenne GTS 958.2	Cayenne S Coupe E3.1
0–100 km/h	4,92 s	4,61 s+0,30 s
400 m standing start	13,11 s	12,80 s+0,31 s
1,000 m standing start	23,91 s	23,35 s+0,56 s
Top speed (electronically limited)	262 km/h	262 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio	4,80 kg/hpbetter ratio	5,10 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 Coupe E3.1
0–30 km/h	1,27 s	1,15 stight gap
0–50 km/h	2,12 s	1,92 s
0–80 km/h	3,56 s	3,29 s
0–100 km/h	4,92 s	4,61 s
0–120 km/h	6,46 s	6,08 s
0–160 km/h	10,84 s	10,29 s
0–200 km/h	18,05 s	16,57 s
400 m standing start	13,11 s	12,80 s
1,000 m standing start	23,91 s	23,35 s
Top speed	262 km/h	262 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 0,31 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 Coupe E3.1

5,10kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	420 hp	V6
Torque	550 Nm
Weight	2 143 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Integrale (AWD)
Gearbox	TORQUE_CONVERTER

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Cayenne S Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.61 s versus 4.92 s for the Cayenne GTS. At this point, the Cayenne S Coupe leads by 0.30 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe is doing 144 km/h against 141 km/h for the Cayenne GTS. The gap is 0.24 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 13.11 s. The 0.31 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track — two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe finishes in 23.34 s versus 23.91 s, with a 0.57 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 262 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

On paper, the Cayenne GTS combines 440 hp, 600 Nm and 2,110 kg — a clear theoretical edge over the Cayenne S Coupe. Yet the Cayenne S Coupe launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the Cayenne S Coupe has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs — exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.

Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne GTS and the Cayenne S Coupe are governed to 262 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.80 kg/hp vs 5.10 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.37 seconds. The 0.30 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.

Instead of Cayenne GTS 958.2

Porsche Cayenne Coupe Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe Porsche Macan S

Instead of Cayenne S Coupe E3.1

Porsche Cayenne Coupe Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe Porsche Cayenne V6

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Cayenne GTS 958.2 or Cayenne S Coupe E3.1?

Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 gagne (4,61 s vs 4,92 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 Coupe E3.1: for what use?

Cayenne GTS 958.2 : 440 hp, ratio 4,80 kg/hp. Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 : 420 hp, ratio 5,10 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of Cayenne GTS 958.2 vs Cayenne S Coupe E3.1?

Cayenne GTS 958.2 : 262 km/h. Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 : 262 km/h.