Over 0–100 km/h, Macan Turbo with Performance Package wins (4,33 s vs 4,76 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.76 s
| Measure | Macan Turbo with Performance Package | Cayenne S Coupe | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.33 s | 4.76 s | 0.43 s · Macan Turbo with Performance Package |
| 400 m standing start | 12.52 s | 12.94 s | 0.42 s · Macan Turbo with Performance Package |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.81 s | 23.59 s | 0.78 s · Macan Turbo with Performance Package |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 272 km/h | 262 km/h | 10 km/h · Macan Turbo with Performance Package |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.38 kg/hp | 5.10 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 S Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.15 s · tight gap | 1.20 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.92 s · tight gap | 2.00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.25 s | 3.42 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.33 s | 4.76 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.74 s | 6.26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.49 s | 10.55 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.35 s | 17.30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.52 s | 12.94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.81 s | 23.59 s |
| Top speed | 272 km/h | 262 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 | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 143 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Macan Turbo with Performance Package hits 100 km/h in 4.33 s versus 4.76 s for the Cayenne S Coupe. At this point, the Macan Turbo with Performance Package leads by 0.43 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan Turbo with Performance Package is doing 148 km/h against 143 km/h for the Cayenne S Coupe. The gap is 0.27 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 12.94 s. The 0.42 s gap represents roughly 21 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Macan Turbo with Performance Package continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan Turbo with Performance Package finishes in 22.81 s versus 23.58 s, with a 0.78 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (272 vs 262 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 S Coupe at 262 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 5.10 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.21 seconds. The 0.43 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 4,76 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 S Coupe: 420 hp, ratio 5,10 kg/hp.
Macan Turbo with Performance Package: 272 km/h. Cayenne S Coupe: 262 km/h.