Over 0–100 km/h, 840i G15 wins (4,95 s vs 5,77 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 840i G15 | Panamera 4 970.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.95 s | 5.77 s | 0.82 s · 840i G15 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.16 s | 14.11 s | 0.95 s · 840i G15 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.75 s | 25.95 s | 2.20 s · 840i G15 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 247 km/h | 3 km/h · 840i G15 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.03 kg/hp | 5.99 kg/hp | better ratio · 840i G15 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 840i G15 | Panamera 4 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s | 1.25 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.23 s | 2.15 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.66 s | 4.10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.95 s | 5.77 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.53 s | 8.12 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.83 s | 14.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.36 s | 25.18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.16 s | 14.11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.75 s | 25.95 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 247 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 | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the 840i hits 100 km/h in 4.95 s versus 5.77 s for the Panamera 4. At this point, the 840i leads by 0.82 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 840i is doing 142 km/h against 128 km/h for the Panamera 4. The gap is 0.47 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 840i crosses the line in 13.15 s versus 14.11 s. The 0.96 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 840i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 840i finishes in 23.75 s versus 25.94 s, with a 2.19 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 247 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 840i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Panamera 4 at 256 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 5.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.39 seconds. The 0.82 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 840i G15 wins (4,95 s vs 5,77 s).
840i G15 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,95 seconds (calibrated simulation).
840i G15: 340 hp, ratio 5,03 kg/hp. Panamera 4 970.1: 304 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
840i G15: 250 km/h. Panamera 4 970.1: 247 km/h.