Over 0–100 km/h, Macan GTS wins (5,06 s vs 6,71 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Macan GTS | Explorer EcoBoost 300 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.06 s | 6.71 s | 1.65 s · Macan GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 13.38 s | 14.93 s | 1.55 s · Macan GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.40 s | 27.10 s | 2.70 s · Macan GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 256 km/h | 220 km/h | 36 km/h · Macan GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.26 kg/hp | 6.70 kg/hp | better ratio · Macan GTS |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Macan GTS | Explorer EcoBoost 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s | 1.82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.19 s | 3.04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.76 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.06 s | 6.71 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.87 s | 8.99 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.56 s | 15.83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.52 s | 30.71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.38 s | 14.93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.40 s | 27.10 s |
| Top speed | 256 km/h | 220 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 | 360 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 043 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 10-speed torque-converter automatic |
Off the line, the Macan GTS hits 100 km/h in 5.06 s versus 6.71 s for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. At this point, the Macan GTS leads by 1.65 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan GTS is doing 138 km/h against 127 km/h for the Explorer EcoBoost 300. The gap is 1.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan GTS crosses the line in 13.37 s versus 14.92 s. The 1.55 s gap represents roughly 65 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Macan GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan GTS finishes in 24.40 s versus 27.09 s, with a 2.70 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Macan GTS is capped at 256 km/h, the Explorer EcoBoost 300 at 220 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 (5.26 kg/hp vs 6.70 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.35 seconds. The 1.65 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Macan GTS wins (5,06 s vs 6,71 s).
Macan GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,06 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Macan GTS: 360 hp, ratio 5,26 kg/hp. Explorer EcoBoost 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp.
Macan GTS: 256 km/h. Explorer EcoBoost 300: 220 km/h.