Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo wins (3,92 s vs 5,13 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Panamera Turbo | Cayenne S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 5.13 s | 1.21 s · Panamera Turbo |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 13.45 s | 1.43 s · Panamera Turbo |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.90 s | 24.50 s | 2.60 s · Panamera Turbo |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 293 km/h | 251 km/h | 42 km/h · Panamera Turbo |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.58 kg/hp | 4.96 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera Turbo |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera Turbo | Cayenne S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.06 s | 1.26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.77 s | 2.11 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.85 s | 3.81 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 5.13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.13 s | 7.09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.49 s | 11.79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.48 s | 19.60 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 13.45 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.90 s | 24.50 s |
| Top speed | 293 km/h | 251 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 | 550 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 970 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 420 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 085 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Panamera Turbo hits 100 km/h in 3.92 s versus 5.13 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the Panamera Turbo leads by 1.21 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera Turbo is doing 153 km/h against 137 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.94 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera Turbo crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 13.45 s. The 1.44 s gap represents roughly 66 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera Turbo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 213 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera Turbo finishes in 21.90 s versus 24.50 s, with a 2.60 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera Turbo is capped at 303 km/h, the Cayenne S at 257 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 (3.58 kg/hp vs 4.96 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.11 seconds. The 1.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo wins (3,92 s vs 5,13 s).
Panamera Turbo goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera Turbo: 550 hp, ratio 3,58 kg/hp. Cayenne S: 420 hp, ratio 4,96 kg/hp.
Panamera Turbo: 293 km/h. Cayenne S: 251 km/h.