Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S E3.1 wins (4,63 s vs 5,28 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 | Panamera 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,63 s−0,64 s | 5,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,79 s−0,79 s | 13,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,26 s−1,40 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h | 264 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,59 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,42 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 | Panamera 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,22 s | 1,40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,04 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,38 s | 3,87 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,63 s | 5,28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,04 s | 7,13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,10 s | 12,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,21 s | 20,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,79 s | 13,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,26 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 264 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 | 335 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 815 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 4.64 s versus 5.28 s for the Panamera. At this point, the Cayenne S leads by 0.64 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 145 km/h against 136 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 0.51 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 12.79 s versus 13.57 s. The 0.79 s gap represents roughly 36 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 202 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 23.26 s versus 24.66 s, with a 1.40 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (264 vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Cayenne S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Panamera’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 share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne S and the Panamera are governed to 264 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 (4.59 kg/hp vs 5.42 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.22 seconds. The 0.64 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S E3.1 wins (4,63 s vs 5,28 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. Panamera 971: 335 hp, ratio 5,42 kg/hp.
Cayenne S E3.1: 264 km/h. Panamera 971: 264 km/h.