Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS Coupe wins (4,35 s vs 4,49 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 Coupe | Macan GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.35 s | 4.49 s | 0.14 s · Cayenne GTS Coupe |
| 400 m standing start | 12.64 s | 12.61 s | 0.03 s · Macan GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.34 s | 22.80 s | 0.54 s · Macan GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 266 km/h | 272 km/h | 6 km/h · Macan GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.86 kg/hp | 5.44 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne GTS Coupe |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne GTS Coupe | Macan GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.93 s | 1.21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.57 s | 2.01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.00 s | 3.29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.35 s · tight gap | 4.49 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.91 s | 5.85 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.40 s | 9.62 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.17 s | 15.21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.64 s | 12.61 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.34 s | 22.80 s |
| Top speed | 266 km/h | 272 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 | 2 237 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 960 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.35 s versus 4.49 s for the Macan GTS. At this point, the Cayenne GTS Coupe leads by 0.14 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS Coupe is doing 142 km/h against 147 km/h for the Macan GTS. The gap is 0.15 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan GTS crosses the line in 12.61 s versus 12.64 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Macan GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan GTS finishes in 22.79 s versus 23.34 s, with a 0.55 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (266 vs 272 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne GTS Coupe and the Macan GTS are governed to 270 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 (4.86 kg/hp vs 5.44 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.90 seconds. The 0.14 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS Coupe wins (4,35 s vs 4,49 s).
Cayenne GTS Coupe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,35 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne GTS Coupe: 460 hp, ratio 4,86 kg/hp. Macan GTS: 360 hp, ratio 5,44 kg/hp.
Cayenne GTS Coupe: 266 km/h. Macan GTS: 272 km/h.