Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S E-Hybrid wins (5,57 s vs 5,82 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 E-Hybrid | Q7 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.57 s | 5.82 s | 0.25 s · Cayenne S E-Hybrid |
| 400 m standing start | 13.83 s | 14.16 s | 0.33 s · Cayenne S E-Hybrid |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.54 s | 26.06 s | 0.52 s · Cayenne S E-Hybrid |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 237 km/h | 235 km/h | 2 km/h · Cayenne S E-Hybrid |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.57 kg/hp | 6.05 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S E-Hybrid |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S E-Hybrid | Q7 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.19 s | 1.40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.00 s | 2.34 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.80 s | 4.13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.57 s | 5.82 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.54 s | 8.00 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.48 s | 14.39 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.75 s | 26.59 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.83 s | 14.16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.54 s | 26.06 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 235 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 | 422 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 590 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 350 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 385 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 5.57 s versus 5.82 s for the Q7 SUV. At this point, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid is doing 131 km/h against 129 km/h for the Q7 SUV. The gap is 0.26 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid crosses the line in 13.82 s versus 14.16 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid finishes in 25.54 s versus 26.06 s, with a 0.52 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (237 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S E-Hybrid is capped at 243 km/h, the Q7 SUV at 240 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.57 kg/hp vs 6.05 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.29 seconds. The 0.25 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, Cayenne S E-Hybrid wins (5,57 s vs 5,82 s).
Cayenne S E-Hybrid goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,57 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S E-Hybrid: 422 hp, ratio 5,57 kg/hp. Q7 SUV: 394 hp, ratio 6,05 kg/hp.
Cayenne S E-Hybrid: 237 km/h. Q7 SUV: 235 km/h.