Sur 0–100 km/h, 840i Convertible G15 gagne (5,36 s vs 5,87 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 S Hybrid 970.1 | 840i Convertible G15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,87 s | 5,36 s+0,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,15 s | 13,59 s+0,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,89 s | 24,56 s+1,33 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 254 km/h+4 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,14 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,38 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 S Hybrid 970.1 | 840i Convertible G15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,34 s | 1,40 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,24 s | 2,33 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,17 s | 3,91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,87 s | 5,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,06 s | 7,12 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,28 s | 11,98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25,17 s | 19,49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,15 s | 13,59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,89 s | 24,56 s |
| Top speed limited | 254 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 | 385 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 580 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 980 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | TORQUE_CONVERTER |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 830 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 840i Convertible | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 840i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 5.36 s versus 5.87 s for the Panamera S Hybrid. At this point, the Bmw 840i Convertible leads by 0.51 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 840i Convertible is doing 137 km/h against 130 km/h for the Panamera S Hybrid. The gap is 0.28 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 840i Convertible crosses the line in 13.59 s versus 14.14 s. The 0.56 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 840i Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 840i Convertible finishes in 24.56 s versus 25.88 s, with a 1.33 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (254 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera S Hybrid is capped at 270 km/h, the Bmw 840i Convertible 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 (5.14 kg/hp vs 5.38 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.25 seconds. The 0.51 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 Convertible G15 gagne (5,36 s vs 5,87 s).
Panamera S Hybrid 970.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,87 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Panamera S Hybrid 970.1 : 385 hp, ratio 5,14 kg/hp. 840i Convertible G15 : 340 hp, ratio 5,38 kg/hp.
Panamera S Hybrid 970.1 : 254 km/h. 840i Convertible G15 : 250 km/h.