Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S wins (5,13 s vs 5,45 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 | Panamera 4 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 5.45 s | 0.33 s · Cayenne S |
| 400 m standing start | 13.45 s | 13.78 s | 0.33 s · Cayenne S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.50 s | 25.22 s | 0.72 s · Cayenne S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 251 km/h | 257 km/h | 6 km/h · Panamera 4 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.96 kg/hp | 6.08 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S | Panamera 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.26 s · tight gap | 1.27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.11 s · tight gap | 2.16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.81 s · tight gap | 3.90 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 5.45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.09 s | 7.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.79 s | 13.02 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.60 s | 22.27 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.45 s | 13.78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.50 s | 25.22 s |
| Top speed | 251 km/h | 257 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 | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 085 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| 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 Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 5.13 s versus 5.45 s for the Panamera 4. At this point, the Cayenne S leads by 0.33 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 137 km/h against 132 km/h for the Panamera 4. The gap is 0.16 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 13.45 s versus 13.78 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 15 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 191 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 24.50 s versus 25.22 s, with a 0.72 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (251 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 257 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne S and the Panamera 4 are governed to 257 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 (4.96 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 8.74 seconds. The 0.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S wins (5,13 s vs 5,45 s).
Cayenne S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S: 420 hp, ratio 4,96 kg/hp. Panamera 4: 330 hp, ratio 6,08 kg/hp.
Cayenne S: 251 km/h. Panamera 4: 257 km/h.