Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Coupe wins (4,76 s vs 5,28 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 | Panamera | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.76 s | 5.28 s | 0.52 s · Cayenne S Coupe |
| 400 m standing start | 12.94 s | 13.58 s | 0.64 s · Cayenne S Coupe |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.59 s | 24.66 s | 1.07 s · Cayenne S Coupe |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h | 264 km/h | 2 km/h · Panamera |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.10 kg/hp | 5.42 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 | Panamera |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.20 s | 1.40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.00 s | 2.30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.42 s | 3.87 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.76 s | 5.28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.26 s | 7.13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.55 s | 12.03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.30 s | 20.06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.94 s | 13.58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.59 s | 24.66 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 264 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 | 335 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 815 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne S Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.76 s versus 5.28 s for the Panamera. At this point, the Cayenne S Coupe leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe is doing 143 km/h against 136 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 0.43 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S Coupe crosses the line in 12.94 s versus 13.57 s. The 0.64 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe finishes in 23.58 s versus 24.66 s, with a 1.07 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Cayenne S Coupe features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Panamera’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne S Coupe and the Panamera are governed to 262 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.10 kg/hp vs 5.42 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.22 seconds. The 0.52 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 5,28 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. Panamera: 335 hp, ratio 5,42 kg/hp.
Cayenne S Coupe: 262 km/h. Panamera: 264 km/h.