Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS 971 wins (3,92 s vs 4,14 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| e-tron GT quattro | Panamera GTS 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,14 s | 3,92 s+0,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,36 s | 12,12 s+0,24 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,46 s | 22,14 s+0,32 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 289 km/h−44 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,95 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,49 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | e-tron GT quattro | Panamera GTS 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,13 s | 1,03 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,88 s | 1,70 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,08 s | 2,87 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,14 s | 3,92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,47 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,25 s | 8,79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,74 s | 14,07 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,36 s | 12,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,46 s | 22,14 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h | 289 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 577 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 830 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 280 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 066 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.14 s for the e-tron GT quattro. Despite lacking instant torque, 460 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Panamera GTS leads by 0.21 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera GTS is doing 151 km/h against 149 km/h for the e-tron GT quattro. The gap is 0.18 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera GTS crosses the line in 12.12 s versus 12.36 s. The 0.24 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 208 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera GTS finishes in 22.14 s versus 22.46 s, with a 0.32 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the e-tron GT quattro is capped at 245 km/h, the Panamera GTS at 291 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.28 seconds. The 0.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS 971 wins (3,92 s vs 4,14 s).
e-tron GT quattro goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,14 seconds (calibrated simulation).
e-tron GT quattro: 577 hp, ratio 3,95 kg/hp. Panamera GTS 971: 460 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp.
e-tron GT quattro: 245 km/h. Panamera GTS 971: 289 km/h.