Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne V6 wins (7,16 s vs 8,35 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Cayenne V6 | E-PACE P200 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.16 s | 8.35 s | 1.19 s · Cayenne V6 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.13 s | 16.19 s | 1.06 s · Cayenne V6 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.66 s | 29.41 s | 1.75 s · Cayenne V6 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h | 215 km/h | 8 km/h · Cayenne V6 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.56 kg/hp | 8.74 kg/hp | better ratio · Cayenne V6 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Cayenne V6 | E-PACE P200 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.43 s | 1.98 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.72 s | 3.33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.83 s | 5.88 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.16 s | 8.35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.53 s | 11.44 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.38 s | 21.17 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33.58 s | 45.14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.13 s | 16.19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.66 s | 29.41 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 215 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 | 304 hp | Cast iron engine block and aluminum alloy cylinder heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 200 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 9-speed automatic ZF |
Off the line, the Cayenne V6 hits 100 km/h in 7.16 s versus 8.35 s for the E-PACE P200. At this point, the Cayenne V6 leads by 1.19 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne V6 is doing 122 km/h against 115 km/h for the E-PACE P200. The gap is 0.80 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne V6 crosses the line in 15.12 s versus 16.19 s. The 1.06 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Cayenne V6 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 169 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayenne V6 finishes in 27.65 s versus 29.41 s, with a 1.76 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (223 vs 215 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne V6 is capped at 230 km/h, the E-PACE P200 at 215 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 (6.56 kg/hp vs 8.74 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.46 seconds. The 1.19 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne V6 wins (7,16 s vs 8,35 s).
Cayenne V6 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne V6: 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp. E-PACE P200: 200 hp, ratio 8,74 kg/hp.
Cayenne V6: 223 km/h. E-PACE P200: 215 km/h.