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Porsche Cayenne III · Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8vsFord Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Cayenne III · Facelift 2023

S 4.0 V8

474 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present
VS

Ford Mustang VII

Dark Horse 5.0 V8

453 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    273 km/h
    170 mph
  • Most powerful
    474 hp
    353 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    554 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

  • Lightest
    1,742 kg
    3,840 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    260 hp/t
    194 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
474hp353kW
453hp338kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
2,190kg4,828lb
1,742kg3,840lb
Gross weight
2,910kg6,415lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
5,038cc307cu in
Length
4,930mm194in
4,819mm190in
Width
1,983mm78in
1,917mm75in
Height
1,678mm66in
1,403mm55in
Wheelbase
2,895mm114in
2,719mm107in
Front track-
1,595mm63in
Rear track-
1,643mm65in
Ground clearance
192mm8in
-
Trunk volume
554L
381L
Max trunk volume
1,502L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
90L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,800 rpm
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V87,250 rpm5,100 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
17.9 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
474 hp
353 kW
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
453 hp
338 kW

Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8 has 21 hp more than Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8 and Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
1,742 kg
3,840 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
273 km/h
170 mph
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
263 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V84.7 s
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V85.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8 and Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8 and Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
474 hp
353 kW
4.7 s
273 km/h
170 mph
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
453 hp
338 kW
5.2 s
263 km/h
163 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
Power
474 hp
353 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
554 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,678 mm
66.1 in
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
Power
474 hp
353 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
4.7 s
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
5.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne IIIFacelift 2023S 4.0 V8FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
474 hp
353 kW
453 hp
338 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
2,190 kg
4,828 lb
1,742 kg
3,840 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
554 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,930 mm
194.1 in
Height
1,678 mm
66.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
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Trunk score
554 L
19.6 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne III Facelift 2023 S 4.0 V8

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 173 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

  • Is 448 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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