Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS wins (4,37 s vs 5,72 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 | Model 3 Long Range RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.37 s | 5.72 s | 1.35 s · Cayenne GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 12.66 s | 14.16 s | 1.50 s · Cayenne GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.38 s | 26.28 s | 2.90 s · Cayenne GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 266 km/h | 224 km/h | 42 km/h · Cayenne GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.88 kg/hp | 6.71 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne GTS |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne GTS | Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.93 s | 1.51 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.57 s | 2.52 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.00 s | 4.19 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.37 s | 5.72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.94 s | 7.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.45 s | 14.66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.24 s | 29.94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.66 s | 14.16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.38 s | 26.28 s |
| Top speed | 266 km/h | 224 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 | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 247 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 446 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.37 s versus 5.72 s for the Model 3 Long Range RWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 460 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 1.35 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 142 km/h against 131 km/h for the Model 3 Long Range RWD. The gap is 1.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 12.66 s versus 14.16 s. The 1.50 s gap represents roughly 64 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 197 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne GTS finishes in 23.37 s versus 26.28 s, with a 2.91 s lead.
The Cayenne GTS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Model 3 Long Range RWD’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne GTS is capped at 270 km/h, the Model 3 Long Range RWD at 225 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.03 seconds. The 1.35 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS wins (4,37 s vs 5,72 s).
Cayenne GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS: 460 hp, ratio 4,88 kg/hp. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 258 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS: 266 km/h. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 224 km/h.