Over 0–100 km/h, SQ5 SUV wins (4,42 s vs 4,63 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 E3.1 | SQ5 SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,63 s | 4,42 s+0,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,79 s | 12,76 s+0,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,26 s−0,24 s | 23,50 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h+14 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,59 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,56 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 E3.1 | SQ5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,22 s | 1,06 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,04 s | 1,78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,38 s | 3,15 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,63 s | 4,42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,04 s | 6,02 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,10 s | 10,50 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,21 s | 17,55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,79 s | 12,76 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,26 s | 23,50 s |
| Top speed limited | 264 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 440 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 020 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the SQ5 SUV hits 100 km/h in 4.42 s versus 4.64 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the SQ5 SUV leads by 0.21 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ5 SUV is doing 142 km/h against 145 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ5 SUV crosses the line in 12.76 s versus 12.79 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The SQ5 SUV maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h while the Cayenne S keeps accelerating towards 264 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.08 s.
Around 456 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Cayenne S overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 14 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 23.26 s versus 23.50 s. The 0.24 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S is capped at 264 km/h, the SQ5 SUV at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (4.59 kg/hp vs 5.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.96 seconds. The 0.21 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, SQ5 SUV wins (4,42 s vs 4,63 s).
Cayenne S E3.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S E3.1: 440 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp. SQ5 SUV: 367 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
Cayenne S E3.1: 264 km/h. SQ5 SUV: 250 km/h.