Performance data and technical specs are based on the model from 2007.
Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 6.6 sec.
Topspeed (mph): 157
Acceleration (0-60 mph): 6.6 sec.
Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4806 ccm (4.8 l)
Engine Power: 380 hp (283 kw)
Gears: Manual, 6-speed
Weight: 2225kg (4906 lbs)
Weight/Power ratio: 5.86 kg/hp
Power/Displacement ratio: 79.07 hp/l
Metric performance data, Porsche Cayenne S compared with similar cars:
| Porsche Cayenne S | Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 SS | Maserati Kubang GT Wagon | Mercedes-Benz GL 500 4Matic | |
| Topspeed (km/h): | 252 | 180 | 255 | 240 |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h): | 6.6 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Power: | 380 hp (283 kw) | 395 hp (295 kw) | 390 hp (291 kw) | 383 hp (286 kw) |
| Weight (kg): | 2225 | 2074 | 0 | 2445 |
English performance data, Porsche Cayenne S compared with similar cars:
| Porsche Cayenne S | Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 SS | Maserati Kubang GT Wagon | Mercedes-Benz GL 500 4Matic | |
| Topspeed (mph): | 157 | 112 | 158 | 149 |
| Acceleration (0-60 mph): | 6.6 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Power: | 380 hp (283 kw) | 395 hp (295 kw) | 390 hp (291 kw) | 383 hp (286 kw) |
| Weight (lbs): | 4906 | 4573 | 0 | 5391 |
