Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Coupe wins (5,77 s vs 6,22 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 Hybrid | Cayenne Coupe | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.22 s | 5.77 s | 0.45 s · Cayenne Coupe |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 14.00 s | 0.37 s · Cayenne Coupe |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.39 s | 25.67 s | 0.72 s · Cayenne Coupe |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 236 km/h | 243 km/h | 7 km/h · Cayenne Coupe |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.89 kg/hp | 6.22 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne S Hybrid |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne S Hybrid | Cayenne Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.35 s | 1.31 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.26 s | 2.21 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.28 s | 4.08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.22 s | 5.77 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.38 s | 7.84 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.92 s | 13.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.57 s | 24.65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.37 s | 14.00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.39 s | 25.67 s |
| Top speed | 236 km/h | 243 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 | 380 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 578 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 239 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne Coupe hits 100 km/h in 5.77 s versus 6.22 s for the Cayenne S Hybrid. At this point, the Cayenne Coupe leads by 0.45 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Coupe is doing 131 km/h against 127 km/h for the Cayenne S Hybrid. The gap is 0.22 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Coupe crosses the line in 13.99 s versus 14.37 s. The 0.37 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Coupe finishes in 25.67 s versus 26.38 s, with a 0.71 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (236 vs 243 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Cayenne S Hybrid and the Cayenne Coupe are governed to 242 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 (5.89 kg/hp vs 6.22 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.71 seconds. The 0.45 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Coupe wins (5,77 s vs 6,22 s).
Cayenne S Hybrid goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,22 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne S Hybrid: 380 hp, ratio 5,89 kg/hp. Cayenne Coupe: 340 hp, ratio 6,22 kg/hp.
Cayenne S Hybrid: 236 km/h. Cayenne Coupe: 243 km/h.