Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 970.1 wins (5,78 s vs 7,16 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 V6 958.1 | Panamera 4 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,16 s | 5,78 s+1,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,13 s | 14,11 s+1,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,66 s | 25,92 s+1,74 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 223 km/h | 243 km/h−20 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,56 kg/hp | 5,99 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Cayenne V6 958.1 | Panamera 4 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,72 s | 2,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,83 s | 4,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,16 s | 5,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,53 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17,38 s | 14,44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 33,58 s | 25,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,13 s | 14,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,66 s | 25,92 s |
| Top speed | 223 km/h | 243 km/h |
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 | 304 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera 4 hits 100 km/h in 5.78 s versus 7.16 s for the Cayenne V6. At this point, the Panamera 4 leads by 1.38 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4 is doing 128 km/h against 122 km/h for the Cayenne V6. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera 4 crosses the line in 14.10 s versus 15.12 s. The 1.02 s gap represents roughly 42 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera 4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera 4 finishes in 25.92 s versus 27.65 s, with a 1.74 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Cayenne V6 is capped at 230 km/h, the Panamera 4 at 257 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 5.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.40 seconds. The 1.38 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 970.1 wins (5,78 s vs 7,16 s).
Cayenne V6 958.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Cayenne V6 958.1: 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp. Panamera 4 970.1: 304 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
Cayenne V6 958.1: 223 km/h. Panamera 4 970.1: 243 km/h.