Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S and Panamera S are neck and neck (5,13 s vs 5,19 s, no significant gap).
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 S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 5.19 s | 0.07 s · Cayenne S |
| 400 m standing start | 13.45 s | 13.36 s | 0.09 s · Panamera S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.50 s | 24.06 s | 0.44 s · Panamera S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 251 km/h | 276 km/h | 25 km/h · Panamera S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.96 kg/hp | 4.43 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S | Panamera S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.26 s | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.11 s | 2.38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.81 s · tight gap | 3.89 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s · tight gap | 5.19 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.09 s | 6.76 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.79 s | 11.10 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.60 s | 18.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.45 s | 13.36 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.50 s | 24.06 s |
| Top speed | 251 km/h | 276 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 | 406 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 800 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 5.13 s versus 5.19 s for the Panamera S. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 137 km/h against 140 km/h for the Panamera S. The gap is 0.04 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera S crosses the line in 13.35 s versus 13.45 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera S finishes in 24.06 s versus 24.50 s, with a 0.44 s lead.
The Cayenne S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Panamera S’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 S at 282 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 4.43 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.11 seconds. The 0.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S and Panamera S are neck and neck (5,13 s vs 5,19 s, no significant gap).
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 S: 406 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp.
Cayenne S: 251 km/h. Panamera S: 276 km/h.