Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4S wins (4,67 s vs 4,92 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne GTS | Panamera 4S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.92 s | 4.67 s | 0.25 s · Panamera 4S |
| 400 m standing start | 13.11 s | 12.88 s | 0.23 s · Panamera 4S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.91 s | 23.40 s | 0.51 s · Panamera 4S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 277 km/h | 15 km/h · Panamera 4S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.80 kg/hp | 4.23 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera 4S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne GTS | Panamera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.27 s | 1.26 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.12 s | 2.07 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.56 s | 3.45 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.92 s | 4.67 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.46 s | 6.15 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.84 s | 10.23 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.05 s | 16.79 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.11 s | 12.88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.91 s | 23.40 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 277 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 440 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 860 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera 4S hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 4.92 s for the Cayenne GTS. At this point, the Panamera 4S leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4S 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 Panamera 4S crosses the line in 12.87 s versus 13.11 s. The 0.24 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera 4S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 199 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera 4S finishes in 23.39 s versus 23.91 s, with a 0.51 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 262 km/h, the Panamera 4S at 282 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 4.23 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 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4S wins (4,67 s vs 4,92 s).
Cayenne GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS: 440 hp, ratio 4,80 kg/hp. Panamera 4S: 440 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS: 262 km/h. Panamera 4S: 277 km/h.