Over 0–100 km/h, Macan GTS wins (4,49 s vs 4,63 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 | Macan GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.63 s | 4.49 s | 0.14 s · Macan GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 12.79 s | 12.61 s | 0.18 s · Macan GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.26 s | 22.80 s | 0.46 s · Macan GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h | 272 km/h | 8 km/h · Macan GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.59 kg/hp | 5.44 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S | Macan GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.22 s | 1.21 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.04 s | 2.01 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.38 s | 3.29 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.63 s | 4.49 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.04 s | 5.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.10 s | 9.62 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16.21 s | 15.21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.79 s | 12.61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.26 s | 22.80 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 272 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 | 1 960 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Macan GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.49 s versus 4.64 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the Macan GTS leads by 0.14 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan GTS is doing 147 km/h against 145 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan GTS crosses the line in 12.61 s versus 12.79 s. The 0.18 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Macan GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 202 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan GTS finishes in 22.79 s versus 23.26 s, with a 0.47 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (264 vs 272 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 272 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 5.44 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.94 seconds. The 0.14 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, Macan GTS wins (4,49 s vs 4,63 s).
Cayenne S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S: 440 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp. Macan GTS: 360 hp, ratio 5,44 kg/hp.
Cayenne S: 264 km/h. Macan GTS: 272 km/h.