Over 0–100 km/h, Macan GTS wins (5,06 s vs 5,73 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne S | Macan GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 5.06 s | 0.67 s · Macan GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 13.38 s | 0.54 s · Macan GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.21 s | 24.40 s | 0.81 s · Macan GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 255 km/h | 256 km/h | 1 km/h · Macan GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.92 kg/hp | 5.26 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S | Macan GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.41 s | 1.31 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.31 s | 2.19 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.14 s | 3.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 5.06 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.71 s | 6.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.97 s | 11.56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.63 s | 19.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 13.38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.21 s | 24.40 s |
| Top speed | 255 km/h | 256 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 | 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 | 360 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Macan GTS hits 100 km/h in 5.06 s versus 5.73 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the Macan GTS leads by 0.67 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan GTS is doing 138 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.38 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan GTS crosses the line in 13.37 s versus 13.92 s. The 0.54 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Macan GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan GTS finishes in 24.40 s versus 25.21 s, with a 0.81 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (255 vs 256 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne S and the Macan GTS are governed to 258 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 (4.92 kg/hp vs 5.26 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.75 seconds. The 0.67 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 GTS wins (5,06 s vs 5,73 s).
Cayenne S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S: 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp. Macan GTS: 360 hp, ratio 5,26 kg/hp.
Cayenne S: 255 km/h. Macan GTS: 256 km/h.