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Porsche Cayenne (955) · Facelift 2007 Turbo S 4.8 V8vsPorsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8

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Porsche Cayenne (955) · Facelift 2007

Turbo S 4.8 V8

550 hp4806 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2008-2010
VS

Porsche Cayenne III

Turbo 4.0 V8

550 hp3996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2017-2023

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Highest torque
    770 Nm
    568 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,175 kg
    4,795 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    253 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    756 km
    470 mi
  • Largest trunk
    745 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V8PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
Power
550hp410kW
550hp410kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
770Nm568lb-ft
Curb weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Gross weight
3,080kg6,790lb
2,935kg6,471lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
286 km/h
178 mph
To 99% top speed
71.5s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
57.2s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
756km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,806cc293cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,926mm194in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,696mm67in
1,673mm66in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,895mm114in
Front track
1,641mm65in
-
Rear track
1,656mm65in
-
Ground clearance
271mm11in
-
Trunk volume
540L
745L
Max trunk volume
1,770L
1,680L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
90L
CO2 emissions-
272g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo S 4.8 V8Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo S 4.8 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V86,000 rpm2,250 rpm6,250 rpm
PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V85,750-6,000 rpm1,960-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V8PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
12.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
286 km/h
178 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
194 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V8
550 hp
410 kW
PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V8
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
2,175 kg
4,795 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 (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V8
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
286 km/h
178 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo S 4.8 V8: 0.7 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 (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8 and Porsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo S 4.8 V8: 3.0 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 (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V8
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V8
671 km
417 mi
PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
756 km
470 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
550 hp
410 kW
4.1 s
286 km/h
178 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 (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,696 mm
66.8 in
PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,673 mm
65.9 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 (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 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 (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V8
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
4.8 s
PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.1 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 (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V8
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayenne (955)Facelift 2007Turbo S 4.8 V8PorscheCayenne IIITurbo 4.0 V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
550 hp
410 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
286 km/h
178 mph
Lightness
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
Fuel consumption
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,696 mm
66.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Length
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,673 mm
65.9 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
756 km
470 mi
CO2 score
-
272 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
745 L
26.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Cayenne (955) Facelift 2007 Turbo S 4.8 V8Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayenne III Turbo 4.0 V8

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 km (53 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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