Sur 0–100 km/h, 840i G15 gagne (4,95 s vs 5,28 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.
| 840i G15 | Panamera 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,95 s−0,33 s | 5,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,16 s−0,42 s | 13,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,75 s−0,91 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 264 km/h−14 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,03 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,42 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 | 840i G15 | Panamera 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,40 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,23 s | 2,30 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,66 s | 3,87 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,95 s | 5,28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,53 s | 7,13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,83 s | 12,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,36 s | 20,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,16 s | 13,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,75 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 264 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 840i | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 335 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 815 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Bmw 840i hits 100 km/h in 4.95 s versus 5.28 s for the Panamera. At this point, the Bmw 840i leads by 0.33 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 840i is doing 142 km/h against 136 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 0.24 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 840i crosses the line in 13.15 s versus 13.57 s. The 0.42 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 840i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 840i finishes in 23.75 s versus 24.66 s, with a 0.91 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 840i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Panamera at 264 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 (5.03 kg/hp vs 5.42 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.22 seconds. The 0.33 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, 840i G15 gagne (4,95 s vs 5,28 s).
840i G15 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,95 secondes (simulation calibrée).
840i G15 : 340 hp, ratio 5,03 kg/hp. Panamera 971 : 335 hp, ratio 5,42 kg/hp.
840i G15 : 250 km/h. Panamera 971 : 264 km/h.