Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4S and Cayenne S Coupe are neck and neck (4,76 s vs 4,78 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Panamera 4S | Cayenne S Coupe | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.78 s | 4.76 s | 0.02 s · Cayenne S Coupe |
| 400 m standing start | 12.98 s | 12.94 s | 0.04 s · Cayenne S Coupe |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.58 s | 23.59 s | 0.01 s · Panamera 4S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 275 km/h | 262 km/h | 13 km/h · Panamera 4S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.23 kg/hp | 5.10 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera 4S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera 4S | Cayenne S Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.29 s | 1.20 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.13 s | 2.00 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.51 s | 3.42 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.78 s | 4.76 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.26 s | 6.26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.48 s · tight gap | 10.55 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.20 s · tight gap | 17.30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.98 s | 12.94 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.58 s · tight gap | 23.59 s |
| Top speed | 275 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 | V8 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 860 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 Cayenne S Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.76 s versus 4.78 s for the Panamera 4S. The 0.02 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne S Coupe is doing 143 km/h against 142 km/h for the Panamera 4S. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne S Coupe crosses the line in 12.94 s versus 12.98 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Cayenne S Coupe maxes out at 262 km/h while the Panamera 4S keeps accelerating towards 275 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.05 s.
Around 943 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Panamera 4S overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 13 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Panamera 4S finishes in 23.57 s versus 23.58 s. The 0.01 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera 4S is capped at 283 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 (4.23 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 7.26 seconds. The 0.02 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4S and Cayenne S Coupe are neck and neck (4,76 s vs 4,78 s, no significant gap).
Panamera 4S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera 4S: 440 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp. Cayenne S Coupe: 420 hp, ratio 5,10 kg/hp.
Panamera 4S: 275 km/h. Cayenne S Coupe: 262 km/h.