Over 0–100 km/h, Macan S 95B.3 wins (4,73 s vs 7,43 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.3 | Cayenne Diesel 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,73 s−2,70 s | 7,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,97 s−2,46 s | 15,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,67 s−4,84 s | 28,51 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 259 km/h+42 km/h | 217 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,68 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,95 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.3 | Cayenne Diesel 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 1,48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,02 s | 2,59 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,41 s | 5,03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,73 s | 7,43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,28 s | 10,43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,65 s | 19,71 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,56 s | 39,81 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,97 s | 15,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,67 s | 28,51 s |
| Top speed | 259 km/h | 217 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 460 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 930 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 243 hp | Compacted graphite iron engine block and aluminum alloy cylinder heads |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Macan S hits 100 km/h in 4.73 s versus 7.43 s for the Cayenne Diesel. At this point, the Macan S leads by 2.70 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan S is doing 142 km/h against 117 km/h for the Cayenne Diesel. The gap is 1.48 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan S crosses the line in 12.97 s versus 15.43 s. The 2.46 s gap represents roughly 95 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Macan S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan S finishes in 23.67 s versus 28.50 s, with a 4.84 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Macan S is capped at 259 km/h, the Cayenne Diesel at 217 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 (5.68 kg/hp vs 8.95 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 2.70 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Macan S 95B.3 wins (4,73 s vs 7,43 s).
Macan S 95B.3 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,73 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Macan S 95B.3: 340 hp, ratio 5,68 kg/hp. Cayenne Diesel 958.1: 243 hp, ratio 8,95 kg/hp.
Macan S 95B.3: 259 km/h. Cayenne Diesel 958.1: 217 km/h.