Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS wins (4,37 s vs 5,24 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
4.37 s
| Measure | Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) | Cayenne GTS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.24 s | 4.37 s | 0.87 s · Cayenne GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 13.08 s | 12.66 s | 0.42 s · Cayenne GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.92 s | 23.38 s | 0.46 s · Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 266 km/h | 36 km/h · Cayenne GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.59 kg/hp | 4.88 kg/hp | better ratio · Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) | Cayenne GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.56 s | 0.93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.60 s | 1.57 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.18 s | 3.00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.24 s | 4.37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.38 s | 5.94 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.99 s | 10.45 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.30 s | 17.24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.08 s | 12.66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.92 s | 23.38 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 266 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 | 469 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 357 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 151 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 247 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Cayenne GTS hits 100 km/h in 4.37 s versus 5.24 s for the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB). Despite lacking instant torque, 460 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Cayenne GTS leads by 0.87 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Cayenne GTS is doing 142 km/h against 148 km/h for the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB). The gap is 0.68 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Cayenne GTS crosses the line in 12.66 s versus 13.07 s. The 0.42 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) maxes out at 230 km/h while the Cayenne GTS keeps accelerating towards 266 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.09 s.
Around 649 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 36 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) finishes in 22.91 s versus 23.37 s. The 0.46 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) is capped at 230 km/h, the Cayenne GTS at 270 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 7.09 seconds. The 0.87 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Cayenne GTS wins (4,37 s vs 5,24 s).
Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,24 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB): 469 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp. Cayenne GTS: 460 hp, ratio 4,88 kg/hp.
Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB): 230 km/h. Cayenne GTS: 266 km/h.