Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera wins (5,83 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 | Panamera | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.55 s | 5.83 s | 1.72 s · Panamera |
| 400 m standing start | 15.51 s | 14.15 s | 1.36 s · Panamera |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.19 s | 25.77 s | 2.42 s · Panamera |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 222 km/h | 249 km/h | 27 km/h · Panamera |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.68 kg/hp | 5.79 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne Platinum Edition | Panamera |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.73 s | 1.48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.98 s | 2.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.36 s | 4.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.55 s | 5.83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.29 s | 8.03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.36 s | 13.96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35.98 s | 23.71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.51 s | 14.15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.19 s | 25.77 s |
| Top speed | 222 km/h | 249 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 | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 760 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Panamera hits 100 km/h in 5.83 s versus 7.55 s for the Cayenne Platinum Edition. At this point, the Panamera leads by 1.72 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera is doing 130 km/h against 119 km/h for the Cayenne Platinum Edition. The gap is 0.91 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera crosses the line in 14.15 s versus 15.50 s. The 1.36 s gap represents roughly 55 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera finishes in 25.76 s versus 28.19 s, with a 2.43 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Platinum Edition is capped at 229 km/h, the Panamera at 257 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 5.79 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 1.72 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera wins (5,83 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. Panamera: 304 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp.
Cayenne Platinum Edition: 222 km/h. Panamera: 249 km/h.