Over 0–100 km/h, Macan GTS wins (4,49 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.
4.49 s
| Measure | Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) | Macan GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.81 s | 4.49 s | 1.32 s · Macan GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 14.00 s | 12.61 s | 1.39 s · Macan GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.36 s | 22.80 s | 2.56 s · Macan GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 253 km/h | 272 km/h | 19 km/h · Macan GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.92 kg/hp | 5.44 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) | Macan GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.43 s | 1.21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.33 s | 2.01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.19 s | 3.29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.81 s | 4.49 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.83 s | 5.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.20 s | 9.62 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22.11 s | 15.21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.00 s | 12.61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.36 s | 22.80 s |
| Top speed | 253 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 | 420 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| 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 5.81 s for the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S). At this point, the Macan GTS leads by 1.32 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan GTS is doing 147 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S). The gap is 0.89 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan GTS crosses the line in 12.61 s versus 13.99 s. The 1.39 s gap represents roughly 62 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Macan GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan GTS finishes in 22.79 s versus 25.35 s, with a 2.56 s lead.
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 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 (4.92 kg/hp vs 5.44 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.89 seconds. The 1.32 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 5,81 s).
Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,81 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S): 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp. Macan GTS: 360 hp, ratio 5,44 kg/hp.
Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S): 253 km/h. Macan GTS: 272 km/h.