Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster S wins (5,07 s vs 5,81 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 | Boxster S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.81 s | 5.07 s | 0.74 s · Boxster S |
| 400 m standing start | 13.99 s | 13.19 s | 0.80 s · Boxster S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.31 s | 23.72 s | 1.59 s · Boxster S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 258 km/h | 272 km/h | 14 km/h · Boxster S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.16 kg/hp | 4.39 kg/hp | better ratio · Boxster S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S | Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.43 s | 1.35 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.33 s | 2.25 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.19 s | 3.85 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.81 s | 5.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.82 s | 6.64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.14 s | 10.76 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.81 s | 17.15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.99 s | 13.19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.31 s | 23.72 s |
| Top speed | 258 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 | 400 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 314 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 361 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 380 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Boxster S hits 100 km/h in 5.07 s versus 5.81 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the Boxster S leads by 0.74 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Boxster S is doing 143 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Boxster S crosses the line in 13.18 s versus 13.99 s. The 0.80 s gap represents roughly 36 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Boxster S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 199 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Boxster S finishes in 23.72 s versus 25.30 s, with a 1.58 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (258 vs 272 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S is capped at 258 km/h, the Boxster S 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 (5.16 kg/hp vs 4.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.88 seconds. The 0.74 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Boxster S wins (5,07 s vs 5,81 s).
Cayenne S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,81 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S: 400 hp, ratio 5,16 kg/hp. Boxster S: 314 hp, ratio 4,39 kg/hp.
Cayenne S: 258 km/h. Boxster S: 272 km/h.