LC 500 vs Cayenne GTS

Lexus · Porsche

1/4 Mile winner

LC 500

Beats the Cayenne GTS by 0.11s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the LC 500 beats the Cayenne GTS comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the LC 500 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

471 hp

453 hp

0–100 km/h

4.4s

4.5s

Top speed

270 km/h

Engine

4.0L V8 Twin Turbo

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

530 Nm

620 Nm

Price

$79,000

$110,000

Simulated race times

Distance

LC 500

Cayenne GTS

100 m

5.523s

5.579s

1/8 mile

8.157s

8.236s

1/4 mile

12.247s

12.356s

1 km

21.892s

22.053s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: LC 500 is $79,000 vs $110,000 for the Cayenne GTS — a $31,000 gap. Power: LC 500 makes 18 hp more (471 vs 453).

FAQ

Which is faster, the LC 500 or the Cayenne GTS?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the LC 500 is faster, beating the Cayenne GTS by 0.11 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the LC 500 vs the Cayenne GTS?

The LC 500 hits 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, while the Cayenne GTS does it in 4.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The LC 500 produces 471 hp; the Cayenne GTS produces 453 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The LC 500 tops out at 270 km/h, and the Cayenne GTS reaches 270 km/h.

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