Porsche Macan S or Porsche Cayenne V6: which has more power?

Porsche Macan S produces 354 hp and 460 Nm torque vs 400 Nm, versus 304 hp for Porsche Cayenne V6. Porsche Macan S leads on 2/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the Porsche Macan S or the Porsche Cayenne V6?

Porsche Macan S is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 5.2s vs 7.2s for Porsche Cayenne V6, a gap of 2.0s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

Which is faster, the Porsche Macan S or the Porsche Cayenne V6?

Porsche Macan S has a clear edge over the Porsche Cayenne V6 to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.

Porsche Macan S or Porsche Cayenne V6: which has more power?

Porsche Macan S has about 15% more power than the Porsche Cayenne V6. On torque, Porsche Macan S also leads — which benefits quick overtakes.

Porsche Macan S 95B.2 vs Porsche Cayenne V6 958.1: simulate the duel | Caralogy | Caralogy

Performance comparison

Porsche Macan S 95B.2 vs Porsche Cayenne V6 958.1: which is truly faster?

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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Macan S 95B.2

354 hp · 460 Nm · 1,923 kg · 2019

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Cayenne V6 958.1

304 hp · 400 Nm · 1,995 kg · 2013

	Macan S 95B.2	Cayenne V6 958.1
0–100 km/h	5,22 s−1,94 s	7,16 s
400 m standing start	13,54 s−1,59 s	15,13 s
1,000 m standing start	24,72 s−2,94 s	27,66 s
Top speed (electronically limited)	253 km/h+30 km/h	223 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio	5,43 kg/hpbetter ratio	6,56 kg/hp

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

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Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

Palier	Macan S 95B.2	Cayenne V6 958.1
0–30 km/h	1,31 s	1,43 stight gap
0–50 km/h	2,20 s	2,72 s
0–80 km/h	3,85 s	4,83 s
0–100 km/h	5,22 s	7,16 s
0–120 km/h	7,13 s	9,53 s
0–160 km/h	12,08 s	17,38 s
0–200 km/h	20,55 s	33,58 s
400 m standing start	13,54 s	15,13 s
1,000 m standing start	24,72 s	27,66 s
Top speed	253 km/h	223 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

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Macan S 95B.2

5,43kg/hpratio better by 1,13 kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	354 hp	V6
Torque	460 Nm
Weight	1 923 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Integrale (AWD)
Gearbox	DUAL_CLUTCH

Porsche

Cayenne V6 958.1

6,56kg/hpcompensated by −72 kg

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

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Macan S hits 100 km/h in 5.22 s versus 7.16 s for the Cayenne V6. At this point, the Macan S leads by 1.94 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Macan S is doing 136 km/h against 122 km/h for the Cayenne V6. The gap is 0.98 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Macan S crosses the line in 13.54 s versus 15.12 s. The 1.58 s gap represents roughly 64 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Macan S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan S finishes in 24.72 s versus 27.65 s, with a 2.94 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Macan S is capped at 253 km/h, the Cayenne V6 at 230 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 (5.43 kg/hp vs 6.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.40 seconds. The 1.94 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of Macan S 95B.2

Porsche Cayenne GTS Porsche Cayenne Coupe Porsche Macan

Instead of Cayenne V6 958.1

Porsche Cayenne Coupe Porsche Macan Porsche Macan S

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Macan S 95B.2 or Cayenne V6 958.1?

Sur 0–100 km/h, Macan S 95B.2 gagne (5,22 s vs 7,16 s).

What is the 0-100 of Macan S 95B.2?

Macan S 95B.2 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,22 secondes (simulation calibrée).

Macan S 95B.2 or Cayenne V6 958.1: for what use?

Macan S 95B.2 : 354 hp, ratio 5,43 kg/hp. Cayenne V6 958.1 : 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of Macan S 95B.2 vs Cayenne V6 958.1?

Macan S 95B.2 : 253 km/h. Cayenne V6 958.1 : 223 km/h.