Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 970.1 gagne (5,78 s vs 5,96 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.
| Panamera 4 970.1 | 730d G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,78 s−0,18 s | 5,96 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,11 s−0,08 s | 14,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,92 s | 25,54 s+0,38 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 243 km/h | 250 km/h−7 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,99 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,56 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 | Panamera 4 970.1 | 730d G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,26 s | 1,58 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,14 s | 2,60 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,08 s | 4,36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,78 s | 5,96 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,07 s | 7,97 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,44 s | 13,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25,37 s | 22,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,11 s | 14,19 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,92 s | 25,54 s |
| Top speed limited | 243 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 875 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Panamera 4 hits 100 km/h in 5.78 s versus 5.96 s for the Bmw 730d. At this point, the Panamera 4 leads by 0.18 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4 is doing 128 km/h against 132 km/h for the Bmw 730d. The gap is 0.22 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera 4 crosses the line in 14.10 s versus 14.18 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Panamera 4 maxes out at 243 km/h while the Bmw 730d keeps accelerating towards 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.07 s.
Around 502 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Bmw 730d overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 7 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 730d finishes in 25.53 s versus 25.92 s. The 0.38 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
The Panamera 4 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 730d’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera 4 is capped at 257 km/h, the Bmw 730d at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.99 kg/hp vs 6.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.32 seconds. The 0.18 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 970.1 gagne (5,78 s vs 5,96 s).
Panamera 4 970.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,78 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Panamera 4 970.1 : 304 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp. 730d G11 : 286 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp.
Panamera 4 970.1 : 243 km/h. 730d G11 : 250 km/h.