Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S 958.1 and Panamera 4 970.1 are neck and neck (5,73 s vs 5,78 s, no significant gap).
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 | Panamera 4 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s−0,05 s | 5,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s−0,19 s | 14,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s−0,71 s | 25,92 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 255 km/h+12 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,99 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 | Panamera 4 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,26 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,31 s | 2,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,14 s | 4,08 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 5,78 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,71 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,97 s | 14,44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,63 s | 25,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 14,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 25,92 s |
| Top speed | 255 km/h | 243 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 | 304 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 5.78 s for the Panamera 4. The 0.05 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4 is doing 128 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.01 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 13.92 s versus 14.10 s. The 0.18 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 25.21 s versus 25.92 s, with a 0.71 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (255 vs 243 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne S and the Panamera 4 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 5.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.32 seconds. The 0.05 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 and Panamera 4 970.1 are neck and neck (5,73 s vs 5,78 s, no significant gap).
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. Panamera 4 970.1: 304 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
Cayenne S 958.1: 255 km/h. Panamera 4 970.1: 243 km/h.