Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S wins (5,73 s vs 6,15 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 | ID.4 GTX | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 6.15 s | 0.42 s · Cayenne S |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 14.48 s | 0.56 s · Cayenne S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.21 s | 26.84 s | 1.63 s · Cayenne S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 255 km/h | 180 km/h | 75 km/h · Cayenne S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.92 kg/hp | 7.33 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S | ID.4 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.41 s | 1.58 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.31 s | 2.63 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.14 s | 4.45 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.73 s | 6.15 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.71 s | 8.35 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.97 s | 15.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.63 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 14.48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.21 s | 26.84 s |
| Top speed | 255 km/h | 180 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 | 299 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 460 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 193 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 6.15 s for the ID.4 GTX. Despite lacking instant torque, 420 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayenne S leads by 0.42 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 133 km/h against 128 km/h for the ID.4 GTX. The gap is 0.32 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 13.92 s versus 14.48 s. The 0.56 s gap represents roughly 24 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 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 25.21 s versus 26.83 s, with a 1.62 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S is capped at 258 km/h, the ID.4 GTX at 180 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.
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 9.71 seconds. The 0.42 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S wins (5,73 s vs 6,15 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. ID.4 GTX: 299 hp, ratio 7,33 kg/hp.
Cayenne S: 255 km/h. ID.4 GTX: 180 km/h.