Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S and Q7 SUV are neck and neck (5,81 s vs 5,82 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 | Q7 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.81 s | 5.82 s | 0.01 s · Cayenne S |
| 400 m standing start | 13.99 s | 14.16 s | 0.17 s · Cayenne S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.31 s | 26.06 s | 0.75 s · Cayenne S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 258 km/h | 235 km/h | 23 km/h · Cayenne S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.16 kg/hp | 6.05 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S | Q7 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.43 s | 1.40 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.33 s · tight gap | 2.34 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.19 s | 4.13 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.81 s · tight gap | 5.82 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.82 s | 8.00 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.14 s | 14.39 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.81 s | 26.59 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.99 s | 14.16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.31 s | 26.06 s |
| Top speed | 258 km/h | 235 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 | 400 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 385 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 5.81 s versus 5.82 s for the Q7 SUV. Despite lacking instant torque, 400 hp of power compensates. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S is doing 133 km/h against 129 km/h for the Q7 SUV. The gap is 0.01 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S crosses the line in 13.99 s versus 14.16 s. The 0.17 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S finishes in 25.30 s versus 26.06 s, with a 0.76 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S is capped at 258 km/h, the Q7 SUV at 240 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.29 seconds. The 0.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S and Q7 SUV are neck and neck (5,81 s vs 5,82 s, no significant gap).
Cayenne S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,81 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S: 400 hp, ratio 5,16 kg/hp. Q7 SUV: 394 hp, ratio 6,05 kg/hp.
Cayenne S: 258 km/h. Q7 SUV: 235 km/h.