Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 wins (4,76 s vs 5,45 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 Coupe E3.1 | Panamera 4 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,76 s−0,69 s | 5,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,94 s−0,84 s | 13,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,59 s−1,63 s | 25,22 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+5 km/h | 257 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,10 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,08 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 Coupe E3.1 | Panamera 4 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,20 s | 1,27 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,00 s | 2,16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,42 s | 3,90 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,76 s | 5,45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,26 s | 7,52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,55 s | 13,02 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,30 s | 22,27 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,94 s | 13,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,59 s | 25,22 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 257 km/h |
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 | 330 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 008 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne S Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.76 s versus 5.45 s for the Panamera 4. At this point, the Cayenne S Coupe leads by 0.69 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe is doing 143 km/h against 132 km/h for the Panamera 4. The gap is 0.48 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 13.78 s. The 0.84 s gap represents roughly 38 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 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe finishes in 23.58 s versus 25.22 s, with a 1.64 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (262 vs 257 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S Coupe is capped at 262 km/h, the Panamera 4 at 257 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 (5.10 kg/hp vs 6.08 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.74 seconds. The 0.69 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 wins (4,76 s vs 5,45 s).
Cayenne S Coupe E3.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,76 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S Coupe E3.1: 420 hp, ratio 5,10 kg/hp. Panamera 4 971: 330 hp, ratio 6,08 kg/hp.
Cayenne S Coupe E3.1: 262 km/h. Panamera 4 971: 257 km/h.