Over 0–100 km/h, Macan Turbo with Performance Package 95B.1 wins (4,33 s vs 7,16 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 Turbo with Performance Package 95B.1 | Cayenne V6 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,33 s−2,83 s | 7,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,52 s−2,61 s | 15,13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,81 s−4,85 s | 27,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 272 km/h+49 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,38 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,56 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 Turbo with Performance Package 95B.1 | Cayenne V6 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,15 s | 1,43 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,92 s | 2,72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,25 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,33 s | 7,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,74 s | 9,53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,49 s | 17,38 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,35 s | 33,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,52 s | 15,13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,81 s | 27,66 s |
| Top speed | 272 km/h | 223 km/h |
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 | 304 hp | Cast iron engine block and aluminum alloy cylinder heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Macan Turbo with Performance Package hits 100 km/h in 4.33 s versus 7.16 s for the Cayenne V6. At this point, the Macan Turbo with Performance Package leads by 2.84 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Macan Turbo with Performance Package is doing 148 km/h against 122 km/h for the Cayenne V6. The gap is 1.63 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 15.12 s. The 2.61 s gap represents roughly 104 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 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Macan Turbo with Performance Package finishes in 22.81 s versus 27.65 s, with a 4.85 s lead.
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 V6 at 230 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 6.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.40 seconds. The 2.84 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 95B.1 wins (4,33 s vs 7,16 s).
Macan Turbo with Performance Package 95B.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,33 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Macan Turbo with Performance Package 95B.1: 440 hp, ratio 4,38 kg/hp. Cayenne V6 958.1: 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp.
Macan Turbo with Performance Package 95B.1: 272 km/h. Cayenne V6 958.1: 223 km/h.