Over 0–100 km/h, 840i Convertible G15 and Panamera are neck and neck (5,28 s vs 5,36 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 840i Convertible G15 | Panamera | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.36 s | 5.28 s | 0.08 s · Panamera |
| 400 m standing start | 13.59 s | 13.58 s | 0.01 s · Panamera |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.56 s | 24.66 s | 0.10 s · 840i Convertible G15 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 264 km/h | 14 km/h · Panamera |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.38 kg/hp | 5.42 kg/hp | better ratio · 840i Convertible G15 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 840i Convertible G15 | Panamera |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.40 s | 1.40 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.33 s | 2.30 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.91 s | 3.87 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.36 s | 5.28 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.12 s · tight gap | 7.13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.98 s · tight gap | 12.03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.49 s | 20.06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.59 s | 13.58 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.56 s · tight gap | 24.66 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 264 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 | 1 830 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| 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 Panamera hits 100 km/h in 5.28 s versus 5.36 s for the 840i Convertible. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Panamera is doing 136 km/h against 137 km/h for the 840i Convertible. The gap is 0.03 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera crosses the line in 13.57 s versus 13.59 s. The 0.01 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 840i Convertible maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h while the Panamera keeps accelerating towards 264 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.02 s.
Around 481 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 840i Convertible overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 14 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 840i Convertible finishes in 24.56 s versus 24.66 s. The 0.10 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 840i Convertible 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 (5.38 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 0.08 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 Convertible G15 and Panamera are neck and neck (5,28 s vs 5,36 s, no significant gap).
840i Convertible G15 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
840i Convertible G15: 340 hp, ratio 5,38 kg/hp. Panamera: 335 hp, ratio 5,42 kg/hp.
840i Convertible G15: 250 km/h. Panamera: 264 km/h.