Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe wins (3,73 s vs 5,06 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 Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe | Macan GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.73 s | 5.06 s | 1.33 s · Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe |
| 400 m standing start | 11.78 s | 13.38 s | 1.60 s · Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.45 s | 24.40 s | 2.95 s · Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 295 km/h | 256 km/h | 39 km/h · Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.78 kg/hp | 5.26 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe | Macan GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.04 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.74 s | 2.19 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.80 s | 3.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.73 s | 5.06 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.85 s | 6.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.00 s | 11.56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.57 s | 19.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.78 s | 13.38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.45 s | 24.40 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h | 256 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 | 680 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 900 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 573 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe hits 100 km/h in 3.73 s versus 5.06 s for the Macan GTS. The instant torque of 900 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe leads by 1.33 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe is doing 157 km/h against 138 km/h for the Macan GTS. The gap is 1.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe crosses the line in 11.78 s versus 13.37 s. The 1.60 s gap represents roughly 74 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe finishes in 21.44 s versus 24.40 s, with a 2.95 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe is capped at 295 km/h, the Macan GTS at 256 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 7.89 seconds. The 1.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe wins (3,73 s vs 5,06 s).
Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe: 680 hp, ratio 3,78 kg/hp. Macan GTS: 360 hp, ratio 5,26 kg/hp.
Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe: 295 km/h. Macan GTS: 256 km/h.