Over 0–100 km/h, Macan 95B.2 wins (6,29 s vs 7,55 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 Platinum Edition 958.1 | Macan 95B.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,55 s | 6,29 s+1,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,51 s | 14,56 s+0,95 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,19 s | 26,84 s+1,35 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 222 km/h | 229 km/h−7 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,68 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,59 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 Platinum Edition 958.1 | Macan 95B.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,73 s | 1,40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,98 s | 2,34 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,36 s | 4,41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,55 s | 6,29 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,29 s | 8,77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,36 s | 15,99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35,98 s | 30,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,51 s | 14,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,19 s | 26,84 s |
| Top speed | 222 km/h | 229 km/h |
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 | 245 hp | I4 |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 859 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Macan hits 100 km/h in 6.29 s versus 7.55 s for the Cayenne Platinum Edition. At this point, the Macan leads by 1.26 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan is doing 125 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne Platinum Edition. The gap is 0.74 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan crosses the line in 14.56 s versus 15.50 s. The 0.94 s gap represents roughly 38 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Macan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan finishes in 26.84 s versus 28.19 s, with a 1.35 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (222 vs 229 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne Platinum Edition and the Macan are governed to 229 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 (6.68 kg/hp vs 7.59 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.90 seconds. The 1.26 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, Macan 95B.2 wins (6,29 s vs 7,55 s).
Cayenne Platinum Edition 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Platinum Edition 958.1: 304 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp. Macan 95B.2: 245 hp, ratio 7,59 kg/hp.
Cayenne Platinum Edition 958.1: 222 km/h. Macan 95B.2: 229 km/h.