I really don't get performance SUVs. They are taller with a higher center of gravity height. I prefer the lower, lighter Panamera over the Cayenne.
Porsche Panamera Turbo vs Porsche Cayenne Turbo
| Category | Cayenne Turbo | Panamera Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.8 l V8 | 4.8 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 500 / 493 | 500 / 493 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 700 / 516 | 700 / 516 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2275 / 5016 | 1980 / 4365 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 220 / 217 | 253 / 249 |
| Auto insurance group | 50 | 50 |
Lap Times
| Track | Cayenne Turbo | Panamera Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Balocco | 3:02.20 | 2:51.31 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:42.70 | 1:38.70 |
| Bedford Autodrome West Circuit (06/2008 - 05/2015) | 1:26.90 | 1:26.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Cayenne Turbo | Panamera Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.1 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.5 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.4 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.5 s | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.4 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.9 s | 13.5 s |
| 1000 m | 23.7 s | 21.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.0 s | 3.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.3 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.4 s | 8.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 95.7 mph | 8.4 s @ 100.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 113.1 mph | 11.6 s |
General performance
| Category | Cayenne Turbo | Panamera Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 278 kph (173 mph) | 303 kph (188 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) | 0.81 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.5 kph (41.3 mph) | 66.5 kph (41.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 15.7 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) | 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.93 g (9 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 35 m (116 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Cayenne Turbo | Panamera Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 90 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 71 | 100 |
| Overall | 83 | 100 |
Verdict
Panamera Turbo is the fastest by considerable margin.
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Acceleration graph
FastestLaps 1w ago
Absolutely. As technically minded person, I prefer cars that make technical sense, not cars that are super wasteful.
I like boxy SUVs with modest size diesel engines. Real, practical SUVs. I dislike SUVs with inefficient engines or compromised interior space.
The only reason for having inefficient engine is if you want high performance. And only reason for wanting high performance is if you want to go fast. In that case you are not supposed to shoot yourself in the foot by putting that inefficient and fast engine into slow body.
