Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S 958.2 wins (5,13 s vs 5,28 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 958.2 | Panamera 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,13 s−0,15 s | 5,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,45 s−0,13 s | 13,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,50 s−0,16 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 251 km/h | 264 km/h−13 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,96 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,42 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 958.2 | Panamera 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,26 s | 1,40 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,11 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,81 s | 3,87 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,13 s | 5,28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,09 s | 7,13 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,79 s | 12,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,60 s | 20,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,45 s | 13,58 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,50 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed | 251 km/h | 264 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 | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 085 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 335 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 815 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 5.13 s versus 5.28 s for the Panamera. At this point, the Cayenne S leads by 0.15 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 137 km/h against 136 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 13.45 s versus 13.57 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 24.50 s versus 24.66 s, with a 0.16 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (251 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Cayenne S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Panamera’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S is capped at 257 km/h, the Panamera at 264 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.96 kg/hp vs 5.42 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.22 seconds. The 0.15 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, Cayenne S 958.2 wins (5,13 s vs 5,28 s).
Cayenne S 958.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S 958.2: 420 hp, ratio 4,96 kg/hp. Panamera 971: 335 hp, ratio 5,42 kg/hp.
Cayenne S 958.2: 251 km/h. Panamera 971: 264 km/h.