Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition wins (7,40 s vs 7,55 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne Platinum Edition | Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.55 s | 7.40 s | 0.15 s · Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition |
| 400 m standing start | 15.51 s | 15.47 s | 0.04 s · Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.19 s | 28.62 s | 0.43 s · Cayenne Platinum Edition |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 222 km/h | 217 km/h | 5 km/h · Cayenne Platinum Edition |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.68 kg/hp | 8.95 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne Platinum Edition |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne Platinum Edition | Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.73 s | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.98 s | 2.59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.36 s | 5.10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.55 s | 7.40 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.29 s | 10.53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.36 s | 20.32 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35.98 s | 42.73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.51 s | 15.47 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.19 s | 28.62 s |
| Top speed | 222 km/h | 217 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 | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 030 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 243 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition hits 100 km/h in 7.40 s versus 7.55 s for the Cayenne Platinum Edition. At this point, the Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition leads by 0.15 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition is doing 117 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne Platinum Edition. The gap is 0.20 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition crosses the line in 15.47 s versus 15.50 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition maxes out at 217 km/h while the Cayenne Platinum Edition keeps accelerating towards 222 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.13 s.
Around 445 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Cayenne Platinum Edition overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 5 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Platinum Edition finishes in 28.19 s versus 28.62 s. The 0.43 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Platinum Edition is capped at 229 km/h, the Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition at 217 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 (6.68 kg/hp vs 8.95 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.42 seconds. The 0.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition wins (7,40 s vs 7,55 s).
Cayenne Platinum Edition goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Platinum Edition: 304 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp. Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition: 243 hp, ratio 8,95 kg/hp.
Cayenne Platinum Edition: 222 km/h. Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition: 217 km/h.