Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS 958.2 wins (4,92 s vs 5,78 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 | Panamera 4 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,92 s−0,87 s | 5,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s−1,00 s | 14,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,91 s−2,01 s | 25,92 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+19 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,80 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,99 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 | Panamera 4 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,26 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,12 s | 2,14 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,56 s | 4,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,92 s | 5,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,46 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,84 s | 14,44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,05 s | 25,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s | 14,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,91 s | 25,92 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 243 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 | 304 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.92 s versus 5.78 s for the Panamera 4. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 0.87 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 141 km/h against 128 km/h for the Panamera 4. The gap is 0.53 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 13.11 s versus 14.10 s. The 0.99 s gap represents roughly 43 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 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 23.91 s versus 25.92 s, with a 2.01 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 262 km/h, the Panamera 4 at 257 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 5.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.32 seconds. The 0.87 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 5,78 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. Panamera 4 970.1: 304 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS 958.2: 262 km/h. Panamera 4 970.1: 243 km/h.