Porsche Cayenne GTS or Porsche Macan Turbo: which has more power?

Porsche Cayenne GTS produces 440 hp and 600 Nm torque vs 550 Nm, versus 400 hp for Porsche Macan Turbo. Porsche Cayenne GTS leads on 2/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the Porsche Cayenne GTS or the Porsche Macan Turbo?

Porsche Macan Turbo 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 Macan Turbo?

Porsche Macan Turbo 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 Macan Turbo: which has more power?

Porsche Cayenne GTS has about 10% more power than the Porsche Macan Turbo. On torque, Porsche Cayenne GTS also leads — which benefits quick overtakes.

Porsche Cayenne GTS 958.2 vs Porsche Macan Turbo 95B.1: simulate the duel | Caralogy | Caralogy

Performance comparison

Porsche Cayenne GTS 958.2 vs Porsche Macan Turbo 95B.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

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Macan Turbo 95B.1

400 hp · 550 Nm · 1,925 kg · 2017

	Cayenne GTS 958.2	Macan Turbo 95B.1
0–100 km/h	4,92 s	4,65 s+0,26 s
400 m standing start	13,11 s	12,94 s+0,17 s
1,000 m standing start	23,91 s	23,62 s+0,29 s
Top speed (electronically limited)	262 km/h	264 km/h−2 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio	4,80 kg/hpbetter ratio	4,81 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	Macan Turbo 95B.1
0–30 km/h	1,27 s	1,21 stight gap
0–50 km/h	2,12 s	2,02 stight gap
0–80 km/h	3,56 s	3,46 stight gap
0–100 km/h	4,92 s	4,65 s
0–120 km/h	6,46 s	6,29 s
0–160 km/h	10,84 s	10,49 s
0–200 km/h	18,05 s	17,41 s
400 m standing start	13,11 s	12,94 s
1,000 m standing start	23,91 s	23,62 s
Top speed	262 km/h	264 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 0,02 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

Macan Turbo 95B.1

4,81kg/hpcompensated by −185 kg

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	400 hp	V6
Torque	550 Nm
Weight	1 925 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Integrale (AWD)
Gearbox	DUAL_CLUTCH

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Macan Turbo hits 100 km/h in 4.65 s versus 4.92 s for the Cayenne GTS. At this point, the Macan Turbo leads by 0.26 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Macan Turbo is doing 143 km/h against 141 km/h for the Cayenne GTS. The gap is 0.14 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Macan Turbo crosses the line in 12.93 s versus 13.11 s. The 0.17 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track — barely a car length.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Macan Turbo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan Turbo finishes in 23.62 s versus 23.91 s, with a 0.29 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne GTS and the Macan Turbo 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 4.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.37 seconds. The 0.26 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Cayenne GTS 958.2 or Macan Turbo 95B.1?

Sur 0–100 km/h, Macan Turbo 95B.1 gagne (4,65 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 Macan Turbo 95B.1: for what use?

Cayenne GTS 958.2 : 440 hp, ratio 4,80 kg/hp. Macan Turbo 95B.1 : 400 hp, ratio 4,81 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of Cayenne GTS 958.2 vs Macan Turbo 95B.1?

Cayenne GTS 958.2 : 262 km/h. Macan Turbo 95B.1 : 264 km/h.