Porsche Cayenne S 958.1 vs DS DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300: which is truly faster?

Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 5.98 s for the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. Despite lacking instant torque, 420 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 is 1 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 127 km/h for the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. The gap is 0.07 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 13.92 s versus 14.27 s. The 0.35 s gap represents roughly 15 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 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 25.21 s versus 26.41 s, with a 1.20 s lead.

Electronically capped at 258 km/h, the Cayenne S never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.63 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.