Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo S and S6 Avant e-tron are neck and neck (3,94 s vs 4,03 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne Turbo S | S6 Avant e-tron | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.94 s | 4.03 s | 0.09 s · Cayenne Turbo S |
| 400 m standing start | 12.10 s | 12.29 s | 0.19 s · Cayenne Turbo S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.13 s | 22.45 s | 0.32 s · Cayenne Turbo S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 279 km/h | 240 km/h | 39 km/h · Cayenne Turbo S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.92 kg/hp | 4.30 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne Turbo S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne Turbo S | S6 Avant e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.04 s · tight gap | 1.11 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.73 s · tight gap | 1.85 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.93 s · tight gap | 3.01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.94 s · tight gap | 4.03 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.26 s · tight gap | 5.31 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.73 s | 9.17 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.07 s | 14.84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.10 s | 12.29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.13 s | 22.45 s |
| Top speed | 279 km/h | 240 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 | 570 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 800 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 235 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 543 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 855 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Cayenne Turbo S hits 100 km/h in 3.94 s versus 4.03 s for the S6 Avant e-tron. Despite lacking instant torque, 570 hp of power compensates. The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S is doing 152 km/h against 150 km/h for the S6 Avant e-tron. The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Turbo S crosses the line in 12.09 s versus 12.29 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 206 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S finishes in 22.13 s versus 22.44 s, with a 0.31 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo S is capped at 283 km/h, the S6 Avant e-tron 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.
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 6.10 seconds. The 0.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo S and S6 Avant e-tron are neck and neck (3,94 s vs 4,03 s, no significant gap).
Cayenne Turbo S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,94 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo S: 570 hp, ratio 3,92 kg/hp. S6 Avant e-tron: 543 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo S: 279 km/h. S6 Avant e-tron: 240 km/h.