Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo E3.1 gagne (3,87 s vs 4,38 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 Turbo E3.1 | X5 M50i G05 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,87 s−0,51 s | 4,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,06 s−0,42 s | 12,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,15 s−0,41 s | 22,56 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 285 km/h+35 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,95 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,26 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 Turbo E3.1 | X5 M50i G05 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,98 s | 1,24 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,64 s | 2,06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,80 s | 3,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,87 s | 4,38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,14 s | 5,69 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,78 s | 9,22 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,13 s | 14,64 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,06 s | 12,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,15 s | 22,56 s |
| Top speed limited | 285 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 550 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 530 hp | 8 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 260 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | X5 M50i | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Cayenne Turbo hits 100 km/h in 3.87 s versus 4.39 s for the Bmw X5 M50i. At this point, the Cayenne Turbo leads by 0.51 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Turbo is doing 151 km/h against 150 km/h for the Bmw X5 M50i. The gap is 0.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Turbo crosses the line in 12.06 s versus 12.48 s. The 0.42 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne Turbo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 208 km/h versus 208 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Turbo finishes in 22.14 s versus 22.56 s, with a 0.42 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo is capped at 285 km/h, the Bmw X5 M50i at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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 (3.95 kg/hp vs 4.26 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.43 seconds. The 0.51 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo E3.1 gagne (3,87 s vs 4,38 s).
Cayenne Turbo E3.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,87 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Cayenne Turbo E3.1 : 550 hp, ratio 3,95 kg/hp. X5 M50i G05 : 530 hp, ratio 4,26 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo E3.1 : 285 km/h. X5 M50i G05 : 250 km/h.