Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera S 970.1 wins (5,16 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.
| Panamera S 970.1 | Cayenne V6 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,16 s−2,00 s | 7,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,32 s−1,81 s | 15,13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,98 s−3,68 s | 27,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 277 km/h+54 km/h | 223 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,43 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 | Panamera S 970.1 | Cayenne V6 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,44 s | 1,43 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,38 s | 2,72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,86 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,16 s | 7,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,68 s | 9,53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,02 s | 17,38 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,87 s | 33,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,32 s | 15,13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,98 s | 27,66 s |
| Top speed | 277 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 | 406 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 800 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| 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 Panamera S hits 100 km/h in 5.16 s versus 7.16 s for the Cayenne V6. At this point, the Panamera S leads by 2.01 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera S is doing 140 km/h against 122 km/h for the Cayenne V6. The gap is 1.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera S crosses the line in 13.31 s versus 15.12 s. The 1.81 s gap represents roughly 73 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera S finishes in 23.98 s versus 27.65 s, with a 3.67 s lead.
The Cayenne V6 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Panamera S’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera S is capped at 283 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 (4.43 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 2.01 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, Panamera S 970.1 wins (5,16 s vs 7,16 s).
Panamera S 970.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera S 970.1: 406 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp. Cayenne V6 958.1: 304 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp.
Panamera S 970.1: 277 km/h. Cayenne V6 958.1: 223 km/h.