Sur 0–100 km/h, Model X Long Range gagne (4,11 s vs 4,84 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.
| Model X Long Range | Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe E3.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,11 s−0,73 s | 4,84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,93 s−1,21 s | 13,14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,31 s−2,76 s | 24,07 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 253 km/h−3 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,51 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,25 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 | Model X Long Range | Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe E3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,23 s | 1,16 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,04 s | 1,94 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,27 s | 3,42 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,11 s | 4,84 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,06 s | 6,53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,91 s | 11,33 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,04 s | 18,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,93 s | 13,14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,31 s | 24,07 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 253 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 670 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 352 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 455 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 388 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
Off the line, the Model X Long Range hits 100 km/h in 4.11 s versus 4.84 s for the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe. The 0.73 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Model X Long Range is doing 160 km/h against 139 km/h for the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe. The gap is 0.59 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model X Long Range crosses the line in 11.92 s versus 13.14 s. The 1.21 s gap represents roughly 57 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model X Long Range continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X Long Range finishes in 21.31 s versus 24.06 s, with a 2.76 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 253 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model X Long Range is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe at 253 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.51 kg/hp vs 5.25 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.56 seconds. The 0.73 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Model X Long Range gagne (4,11 s vs 4,84 s).
Model X Long Range passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,11 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model X Long Range : 670 hp, ratio 3,51 kg/hp. Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe E3.1 : 455 hp, ratio 5,25 kg/hp.
Model X Long Range : 250 km/h. Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe E3.1 : 253 km/h.