Sur 0–100 km/h, 840i G15 gagne (5,12 s vs 5,77 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 4 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,12 s−0,65 s | 5,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,34 s−0,77 s | 14,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,04 s−1,91 s | 25,95 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+3 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,20 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,99 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 4 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,42 s | 1,25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,34 s | 2,15 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,81 s | 4,10 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,12 s | 5,77 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,75 s | 8,12 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,20 s | 14,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,00 s | 25,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,34 s | 14,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,04 s | 25,95 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 247 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 333 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| 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 Bmw 840i hits 100 km/h in 5.12 s versus 5.77 s for the Panamera 4. The 0.65 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 840i is doing 140 km/h against 128 km/h for the Panamera 4. The gap is 0.34 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 840i crosses the line in 13.33 s versus 14.11 s. The 0.77 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 840i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 840i finishes in 24.04 s versus 25.94 s, with a 1.91 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 247 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Panamera 4 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 840i’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 Bmw 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 (5.20 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 0.65 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 (5,12 s vs 5,77 s).
840i G15 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,12 secondes (simulation calibrée).
840i G15 : 333 hp, ratio 5,20 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.