Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S E-Hybrid wins (5,57 s vs 5,83 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Cayenne S E-Hybrid | G 450 d W463 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.57 s | 5.83 s | 0.26 s · Cayenne S E-Hybrid |
| 400 m standing start | 13.83 s | 14.11 s | 0.28 s · Cayenne S E-Hybrid |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.54 s | 26.23 s | 0.69 s · Cayenne S E-Hybrid |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 237 km/h | 210 km/h | 27 km/h · Cayenne S E-Hybrid |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.57 kg/hp | 6.96 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 | G 450 d W463 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.19 s · tight gap | 1.20 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.00 s · tight gap | 2.08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.80 s | 3.97 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.57 s | 5.83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.54 s | 8.08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.48 s | 15.02 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.75 s | 29.07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.83 s | 14.11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.54 s | 26.23 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 210 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 | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 555 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 5.57 s versus 5.83 s for the G 450 d. The instant torque of 590 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid leads by 0.26 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid is doing 131 km/h against 128 km/h for the G 450 d. The gap is 0.16 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid crosses the line in 13.82 s versus 14.11 s. The 0.29 s gap represents roughly 12 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 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid finishes in 25.54 s versus 26.22 s, with a 0.68 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne S E-Hybrid is capped at 243 km/h, the G 450 d at 210 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 9.41 seconds. The 0.26 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S E-Hybrid wins (5,57 s vs 5,83 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. G 450 d W463: 367 hp, ratio 6,96 kg/hp.
Cayenne S E-Hybrid: 237 km/h. G 450 d W463: 210 km/h.