Cayenne S vs Benz S-Class S 500
Porsche · Mercedes-Benz
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Benz S-Class S 500 beats the Cayenne S by a hair, finishing 0.03 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Benz S-Class S 500 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Simulated race times
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Cayenne S is $95,000 vs $109,000 for the Benz S-Class S 500 — a $14,000 gap. Top speed: Cayenne S runs to 265 km/h, 15 km/h higher than Benz S-Class S 500.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Cayenne S or the Benz S-Class S 500?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Benz S-Class S 500 is faster, beating the Cayenne S by 0.03 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Cayenne S vs the Benz S-Class S 500?
The Cayenne S hits 100 km/h in 5 seconds, while the Benz S-Class S 500 does it in 4.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Cayenne S produces 434 hp; the Benz S-Class S 500 produces 429 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Cayenne S tops out at 265 km/h, and the Benz S-Class S 500 reaches 250 km/h.
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