Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 970.1 gagne (5,77 s vs 5,91 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 xDrive G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,77 s−0,14 s | 5,91 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,11 s−0,08 s | 14,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,95 s−0,01 s | 25,96 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 247 km/h | 250 km/h−3 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,99 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,96 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 xDrive G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 2,23 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,10 s | 4,13 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,77 s | 5,91 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,12 s | 8,16 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,49 s | 14,44 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 25,18 s | 24,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,11 s | 14,19 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,95 s | 25,96 stight gap |
| Top speed limited | 247 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 | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 845 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Panamera 4 hits 100 km/h in 5.77 s versus 5.91 s for the Bmw 730d xDrive. At this point, the Panamera 4 leads by 0.14 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4 is doing 128 km/h against 128 km/h for the Bmw 730d xDrive. The gap is 0.07 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera 4 crosses the line in 14.11 s versus 14.19 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the Panamera 4 finishes in 25.94 s versus 25.95 s, with just 0.01 s to spare. The Bmw 730d xDrive fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera 4 is capped at 256 km/h, the Bmw 730d xDrive 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 6.96 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.48 seconds. The 0.14 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 (5,77 s vs 5,91 s).
Panamera 4 970.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,77 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Panamera 4 970.1 : 304 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp. 730d xDrive G11 : 265 hp, ratio 6,96 kg/hp.
Panamera 4 970.1 : 247 km/h. 730d xDrive G11 : 250 km/h.