Over 0–100 km/h, Macan GTS wins (4,49 s vs 5,63 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 | Cayenne | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.49 s | 5.63 s | 1.14 s · Macan GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 12.61 s | 13.87 s | 1.26 s · Macan GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.80 s | 25.36 s | 2.56 s · Macan GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 272 km/h | 245 km/h | 27 km/h · Macan GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.44 kg/hp | 5.84 kg/hp | better ratio · Macan GTS |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Macan GTS | Cayenne |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.21 s · tight gap | 1.33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.01 s | 2.24 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.29 s | 4.02 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.49 s | 5.63 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.85 s | 7.59 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.62 s | 13.19 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.21 s | 23.12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.61 s | 13.87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.80 s | 25.36 s |
| Top speed | 272 km/h | 245 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 | 1 960 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 985 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Macan GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.49 s versus 5.63 s for the Cayenne. At this point, the Macan GTS leads by 1.14 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan GTS is doing 147 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne. The gap is 0.75 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan GTS crosses the line in 12.61 s versus 13.87 s. The 1.26 s gap represents roughly 56 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 206 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan GTS finishes in 22.79 s versus 25.36 s, with a 2.56 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Macan GTS is capped at 272 km/h, the Cayenne at 245 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 (5.44 kg/hp vs 5.84 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.70 seconds. The 1.14 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, Macan GTS wins (4,49 s vs 5,63 s).
Macan GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,49 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Macan GTS: 360 hp, ratio 5,44 kg/hp. Cayenne: 340 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp.
Macan GTS: 272 km/h. Cayenne: 245 km/h.