Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne S E-Hybrid wins (5,57 s vs 6,25 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
5.57 s
6.25 s
| Measure | Cayenne S E-Hybrid | Cayenne S Hybrid | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.57 s | 6.25 s | 0.68 s · Cayenne S E-Hybrid |
| 400 m standing start | 13.83 s | 14.45 s | 0.62 s · Cayenne S E-Hybrid |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.54 s | 26.79 s | 1.25 s · Cayenne S E-Hybrid |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 237 km/h | 229 km/h | 8 km/h · Cayenne S E-Hybrid |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.57 kg/hp | 5.82 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 | Cayenne S Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.19 s · tight gap | 1.25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.00 s · tight gap | 2.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.80 s | 4.22 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.57 s | 6.25 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.54 s | 8.55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.48 s | 15.89 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24.75 s | 31.39 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.83 s | 14.45 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.54 s | 26.79 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 229 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 | 385 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 579 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 240 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 5.57 s versus 6.25 s for the Cayenne S Hybrid. The instant torque of 590 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid leads by 0.68 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid is doing 131 km/h against 125 km/h for the Cayenne S Hybrid. The gap is 0.37 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 14.44 s. The 0.62 s gap represents roughly 26 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 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid finishes in 25.54 s versus 26.79 s, with a 1.25 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (237 vs 229 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne S E-Hybrid and the Cayenne S Hybrid are governed to 243 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.
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 10.03 seconds. The 0.68 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 6,25 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. Cayenne S Hybrid: 385 hp, ratio 5,82 kg/hp.
Cayenne S E-Hybrid: 237 km/h. Cayenne S Hybrid: 229 km/h.