Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 971 wins (5,45 s vs 5,73 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 | Panamera 4 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 5,45 s+0,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 13,78 s+0,14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s−0,01 s | 25,22 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 255 km/h | 257 km/h−2 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,92 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,08 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 4 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,27 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,31 s | 2,16 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,14 s | 3,90 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,73 s | 5,45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,71 s | 7,52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,97 s | 13,02 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,63 s | 22,27 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,92 s | 13,78 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 25,22 stight gap |
| Top speed | 255 km/h | 257 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 | 330 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 008 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera 4 hits 100 km/h in 5.45 s versus 5.73 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the Panamera 4 leads by 0.28 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4 is doing 132 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.19 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera 4 crosses the line in 13.78 s versus 13.92 s. The 0.14 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 255 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 255 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 25.21 s versus 25.22 s. The 0.01 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
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 6.08 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 0.28 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 971 wins (5,45 s vs 5,73 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. Panamera 4 971: 330 hp, ratio 6,08 kg/hp.
Cayenne S 958.1: 255 km/h. Panamera 4 971: 257 km/h.