Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Coupe wins (4,76 s vs 7,58 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 Coupe | Compass 4xe | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.76 s | 7.58 s | 2.82 s · Cayenne S Coupe |
| 400 m standing start | 12.94 s | 15.62 s | 2.68 s · Cayenne S Coupe |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.59 s | 28.88 s | 5.29 s · Cayenne S Coupe |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 200 km/h | 62 km/h · Cayenne S Coupe |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.10 kg/hp | 9.56 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S Coupe |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S Coupe | Compass 4xe |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.20 s | 1.62 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.00 s | 2.72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.42 s | 5.25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.76 s | 7.58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.26 s | 10.77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.55 s | 20.78 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.30 s | 50.50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.94 s | 15.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.59 s | 28.88 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 200 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 | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 143 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 817 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Cayenne S Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.76 s versus 7.58 s for the Compass 4xe. Despite lacking instant torque, 420 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayenne S Coupe leads by 2.82 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe is doing 143 km/h against 116 km/h for the Compass 4xe. The gap is 1.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S Coupe crosses the line in 12.94 s versus 15.62 s. The 2.68 s gap represents roughly 102 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe finishes in 23.58 s versus 28.87 s, with a 5.29 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S Coupe is capped at 262 km/h, the Compass 4xe at 200 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 12.66 seconds. The 2.82 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Coupe wins (4,76 s vs 7,58 s).
Cayenne S Coupe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S Coupe: 420 hp, ratio 5,10 kg/hp. Compass 4xe: 190 hp, ratio 9,56 kg/hp.
Cayenne S Coupe: 262 km/h. Compass 4xe: 200 km/h.