Sur 0–100 km/h, Macan S 95B.2 gagne (5,22 s vs 5,77 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.
| Macan S 95B.2 | Cayenne Coupe E3.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,22 s−0,55 s | 5,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,54 s−0,46 s | 14,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,72 s−0,95 s | 25,67 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 253 km/h+10 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,43 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,22 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Macan S 95B.2 | Cayenne Coupe E3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,31 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,20 s | 2,21 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,85 s | 4,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,22 s | 5,77 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,13 s | 7,84 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,08 s | 13,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,55 s | 24,65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,54 s | 14,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,72 s | 25,67 s |
| Top speed | 253 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 | 354 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 460 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 923 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Macan S hits 100 km/h in 5.22 s versus 5.77 s for the Cayenne Coupe. At this point, the Macan S leads by 0.55 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan S is doing 136 km/h against 131 km/h for the Cayenne Coupe. The gap is 0.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan S crosses the line in 13.54 s versus 13.99 s. The 0.45 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Macan S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan S finishes in 24.72 s versus 25.67 s, with a 0.95 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (253 vs 243 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Macan S is capped at 253 km/h, the Cayenne Coupe at 243 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 6.22 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.01 seconds. The 0.55 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.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Macan S 95B.2 gagne (5,22 s vs 5,77 s).
Macan S 95B.2 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,22 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Macan S 95B.2 : 354 hp, ratio 5,43 kg/hp. Cayenne Coupe E3.1 : 340 hp, ratio 6,22 kg/hp.
Macan S 95B.2 : 253 km/h. Cayenne Coupe E3.1 : 243 km/h.