Over 0–100 km/h, Macan S 95B.3 and Cayman S PDK 987 are neck and neck (4,67 s vs 4,73 s, no significant gap).
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 | Cayman S PDK 987 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,73 s | 4,67 s+0,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,97 s | 12,60 s+0,37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,67 s | 22,56 s+1,11 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 259 km/h | 286 km/h−27 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,68 kg/hp | 4,24 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 | Macan S 95B.3 | Cayman S PDK 987 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 1,32 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,02 s | 2,20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,41 s | 3,59 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,73 s | 4,67 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,28 s | 5,86 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,65 s | 9,21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,56 s | 14,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,97 s | 12,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,67 s | 22,56 s |
| Top speed | 259 km/h | 286 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 | 324 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Cayman S PDK hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 4.73 s for the Macan S. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayman S PDK is doing 151 km/h against 142 km/h for the Macan S. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayman S PDK crosses the line in 12.60 s versus 12.97 s. The 0.37 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Cayman S PDK continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 212 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Cayman S PDK finishes in 22.56 s versus 23.67 s, with a 1.11 s lead.
The Macan S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cayman S PDK’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Electronically capped at 259 km/h, the Macan S never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.68 kg/hp vs 4.24 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.24 seconds. The 0.06 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 and Cayman S PDK 987 are neck and neck (4,67 s vs 4,73 s, no significant gap).
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. Cayman S PDK 987: 324 hp, ratio 4,24 kg/hp.
Macan S 95B.3: 259 km/h. Cayman S PDK 987: 286 km/h.