Over 0–100 km/h, Macan Turbo with Performance Package wins (4,33 s vs 5,56 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
5.56 s
| Measure | Macan Turbo with Performance Package | Cayenne GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.33 s | 5.56 s | 1.24 s · Macan Turbo with Performance Package |
| 400 m standing start | 12.52 s | 13.70 s | 1.18 s · Macan Turbo with Performance Package |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.81 s | 24.71 s | 1.90 s · Macan Turbo with Performance Package |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 272 km/h | 261 km/h | 11 km/h · Macan Turbo with Performance Package |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.38 kg/hp | 4.96 kg/hp | better ratio · Macan Turbo with Performance Package |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Macan Turbo with Performance Package | Cayenne GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.15 s | 1.48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.92 s | 2.46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.25 s | 4.03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.33 s | 5.56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.74 s | 7.24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.49 s | 12.09 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.35 s | 19.82 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.52 s | 13.70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.81 s | 24.71 s |
| Top speed | 272 km/h | 261 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 | 440 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 925 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 085 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Macan Turbo with Performance Package hits 100 km/h in 4.33 s versus 5.56 s for the Cayenne GTS. At this point, the Macan Turbo with Performance Package leads by 1.24 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan Turbo with Performance Package is doing 148 km/h against 137 km/h for the Cayenne GTS. The gap is 0.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Macan Turbo with Performance Package crosses the line in 12.52 s versus 13.70 s. The 1.18 s gap represents roughly 55 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Macan Turbo with Performance Package continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan Turbo with Performance Package finishes in 22.81 s versus 24.70 s, with a 1.90 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (272 vs 261 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Macan Turbo with Performance Package is capped at 272 km/h, the Cayenne GTS at 261 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 (4.38 kg/hp vs 4.96 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.33 seconds. The 1.24 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 Turbo with Performance Package wins (4,33 s vs 5,56 s).
Macan Turbo with Performance Package goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,33 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Macan Turbo with Performance Package: 440 hp, ratio 4,38 kg/hp. Cayenne GTS: 420 hp, ratio 4,96 kg/hp.
Macan Turbo with Performance Package: 272 km/h. Cayenne GTS: 261 km/h.