Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan Turbo S wins (2,72 s vs 6,95 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Taycan Turbo S | 320d G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2.72 s | 6.95 s | 4.23 s · Taycan Turbo S |
| 400 m standing start | 10.65 s | 15.06 s | 4.41 s · Taycan Turbo S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.51 s | 27.81 s | 8.30 s · Taycan Turbo S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 260 km/h | 234 km/h | 26 km/h · Taycan Turbo S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.09 kg/hp | 8.11 kg/hp | better ratio · Taycan Turbo S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Taycan Turbo S | 320d G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.79 s | 1.30 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.32 s | 2.33 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.12 s | 4.74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.72 s | 6.95 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.65 s | 9.82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.10 s | 18.29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9.48 s | 34.36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.65 s | 15.06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.51 s | 27.81 s |
| Top speed | 260 km/h | 234 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 | 750 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 314 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Taycan Turbo S hits 100 km/h in 2.72 s versus 6.95 s for the 320d. The instant torque of 1,050 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Taycan Turbo S leads by 4.23 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan Turbo S is doing 171 km/h against 119 km/h for the 320d. The gap is 2.79 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan Turbo S crosses the line in 10.64 s versus 15.06 s. The 4.42 s gap represents roughly 167 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan Turbo S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 238 km/h versus 165 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan Turbo S finishes in 19.50 s versus 27.80 s, with a 8.30 s lead.
The Taycan Turbo S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 320d’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 Taycan Turbo S is capped at 260 km/h, the 320d at 235 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.51 seconds. The 4.23 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan Turbo S wins (2,72 s vs 6,95 s).
Taycan Turbo S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,72 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan Turbo S: 750 hp, ratio 3,09 kg/hp. 320d G20: 190 hp, ratio 8,11 kg/hp.
Taycan Turbo S: 260 km/h. 320d G20: 234 km/h.