Sur 0–100 km/h, Macan S 95B.1 gagne (5,37 s vs 5,81 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 (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 | Macan S 95B.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s | 5,37 s+0,44 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,99 s | 13,66 s+0,33 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,31 s | 24,85 s+0,46 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 258 km/h+7 km/h | 251 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,16 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,49 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 (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 | Macan S 95B.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,39 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,33 s | 2,33 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,19 s | 4,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,81 s | 5,37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,82 s | 7,24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,14 s | 12,22 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,81 s | 20,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,99 s | 13,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,31 s | 24,85 s |
| Top speed | 258 km/h | 251 km/h |
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 | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 460 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 865 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Macan S hits 100 km/h in 5.37 s versus 5.81 s for the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S). At this point, the Macan S leads by 0.44 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan S is doing 135 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S). The gap is 0.22 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan S crosses the line in 13.65 s versus 13.99 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Macan S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan S finishes in 24.85 s versus 25.30 s, with a 0.45 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (258 vs 251 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) is capped at 258 km/h, the Macan S at 251 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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 5.49 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 0.44 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Macan S 95B.1 gagne (5,37 s vs 5,81 s).
Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,81 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 : 400 hp, ratio 5,16 kg/hp. Macan S 95B.1 : 340 hp, ratio 5,49 kg/hp.
Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) 958.1 : 258 km/h. Macan S 95B.1 : 251 km/h.