Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S 958.1 wins (5,73 s vs 6,05 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 S 958.1 | X5 xDrive30d G05 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s−0,32 s | 6,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s−0,42 s | 14,34 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s−1,36 s | 26,57 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 255 km/h+20 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,66 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 S 958.1 | X5 xDrive30d G05 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,31 s | 2,05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,14 s | 4,12 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 6,05 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,71 s | 8,51 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,97 s | 15,72 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,63 s | 29,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 14,34 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 26,57 s |
| Top speed | 255 km/h | 235 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 190 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 6.05 s for the Bmw X5 xDrive30d. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw X5 xDrive30d is 3 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 133 km/h against 125 km/h for the Bmw X5 xDrive30d. The gap is 0.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 13.92 s versus 14.33 s. The 0.41 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 25.21 s versus 26.57 s, with a 1.36 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S is capped at 258 km/h, the Bmw X5 xDrive30d at 235 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 (4.92 kg/hp vs 7.66 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.01 seconds. The 0.32 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S 958.1 wins (5,73 s vs 6,05 s).
Cayenne S 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S 958.1: 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp. X5 xDrive30d G05: 286 hp, ratio 7,66 kg/hp.
Cayenne S 958.1: 255 km/h. X5 xDrive30d G05: 235 km/h.