Cayenne S vs LS 500
Porsche · Lexus
1/4 Mile winner
Cayenne S
Beats the LS 500 by 0.07s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Cayenne S beats the LS 500 by a hair, finishing 0.07 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Cayenne S thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
434 hp
416 hp
0–100 km/h
5s
5s
Top speed
265 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.9L V6 Twin Turbo
V6 Twin-Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
550 Nm
600 Nm
Price
$95,000
$80,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Cayenne S
LS 500
100 m
5.849s
5.836s
1/8 mile
8.622s
8.629s
1/4 mile
12.909s
12.977s
1 km
22.937s
23.281s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: LS 500 is $80,000 vs $95,000 for the Cayenne S — a $15,000 gap. Power: Cayenne S makes 18 hp more (434 vs 416). Top speed: Cayenne S runs to 265 km/h, 15 km/h higher than LS 500.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Cayenne S or the LS 500?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Cayenne S is faster, beating the LS 500 by 0.07 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Cayenne S vs the LS 500?
The Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 5 seconds, while the LS 500 does it in 5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Cayenne S produces 434 hp; the LS 500 produces 416 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Cayenne S tops out at 265 km/h, and the LS 500 reaches 250 km/h.
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