Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS wins (3,92 s vs 5,81 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
3.92 s
| Measure | Panamera GTS | Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 5.81 s | 1.88 s · Panamera GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 14.00 s | 1.88 s · Panamera GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s | 25.36 s | 3.22 s · Panamera GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h | 253 km/h | 36 km/h · Panamera GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.49 kg/hp | 4.92 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera GTS |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera GTS | Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.03 s | 1.43 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.70 s | 2.33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.87 s | 4.19 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 5.81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.26 s | 7.83 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.79 s | 13.20 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.07 s | 22.11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.12 s | 14.00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.14 s | 25.36 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 253 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 | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 066 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 5.81 s for the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S). At this point, the Panamera GTS leads by 1.88 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera GTS is doing 151 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S). The gap is 1.30 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera GTS crosses the line in 12.12 s versus 13.99 s. The 1.87 s gap represents roughly 83 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera GTS finishes in 22.14 s versus 25.35 s, with a 3.21 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera GTS is capped at 291 km/h, the Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S) at 258 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 (4.49 kg/hp vs 4.92 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.89 seconds. The 1.88 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS wins (3,92 s vs 5,81 s).
Panamera GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera GTS: 460 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp. Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S): 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp.
Panamera GTS: 289 km/h. Cayenne S (8-speed Tiptronic S): 253 km/h.