Over 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT wins (3,34 s vs 4,55 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | RS e-tron GT | Panamera 4 E-Hybrid | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.34 s | 4.55 s | 1.21 s · RS e-tron GT |
| 400 m standing start | 11.17 s | 12.86 s | 1.69 s · RS e-tron GT |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.27 s | 23.49 s | 3.22 s · RS e-tron GT |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 273 km/h | 23 km/h · Panamera 4 E-Hybrid |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.25 kg/hp | 4.93 kg/hp | better ratio · RS e-tron GT |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | RS e-tron GT | Panamera 4 E-Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.98 s | 1.19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.64 s | 1.96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.63 s | 3.33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.34 s | 4.55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.24 s | 6.18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.79 s | 10.44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.40 s | 17.10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.17 s | 12.86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.27 s | 23.49 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 273 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 738 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 830 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 462 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 279 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the RS e-tron GT hits 100 km/h in 3.34 s versus 4.56 s for the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. At this point, the RS e-tron GT leads by 1.21 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RS e-tron GT is doing 167 km/h against 143 km/h for the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. The gap is 1.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS e-tron GT crosses the line in 11.17 s versus 12.86 s. The 1.69 s gap represents roughly 80 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the RS e-tron GT continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 233 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the RS e-tron GT finishes in 20.27 s versus 23.49 s, with a 3.22 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (273 km/h), the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the RS e-tron GT is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid at 278 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.25 kg/hp vs 4.93 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.10 seconds. The 1.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT wins (3,34 s vs 4,55 s).
RS e-tron GT goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,34 seconds (calibrated simulation).
RS e-tron GT: 738 hp, ratio 3,25 kg/hp. Panamera 4 E-Hybrid: 462 hp, ratio 4,93 kg/hp.
RS e-tron GT: 250 km/h. Panamera 4 E-Hybrid: 273 km/h.