Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S E3.1 wins (4,63 s vs 5,06 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 E3.1 | Macan GTS 95B.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.63 s | 5.06 s | 0.43 s · Cayenne S E3.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.79 s | 13.38 s | 0.59 s · Cayenne S E3.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.26 s | 24.40 s | 1.14 s · Cayenne S E3.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h | 256 km/h | 8 km/h · Cayenne S E3.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.59 kg/hp | 5.26 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S E3.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S E3.1 | Macan GTS 95B.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.22 s · tight gap | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.04 s | 2.19 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.38 s | 3.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.63 s | 5.06 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.04 s | 6.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.10 s | 11.56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16.21 s | 19.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.79 s | 13.38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.26 s | 24.40 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 256 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 | 440 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 020 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 4.64 s versus 5.06 s for the Macan GTS. At this point, the Cayenne S leads by 0.43 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 145 km/h against 138 km/h for the Macan GTS. The gap is 0.37 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 12.79 s versus 13.37 s. The 0.59 s gap represents roughly 28 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 202 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 23.26 s versus 24.40 s, with a 1.13 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (264 vs 256 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S is capped at 264 km/h, the Macan GTS at 256 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 5.26 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.89 seconds. The 0.43 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 E3.1 wins (4,63 s vs 5,06 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. Macan GTS 95B.1: 360 hp, ratio 5,26 kg/hp.
Cayenne S E3.1: 264 km/h. Macan GTS 95B.1: 256 km/h.