Over 0–100 km/h, 840i Convertible G15 wins (5,40 s vs 5,83 s).
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 | 5.40 s | 5.83 s | 0.43 s · 840i Convertible G15 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.63 s | 14.15 s | 0.52 s · 840i Convertible G15 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.63 s | 25.77 s | 1.14 s · 840i Convertible G15 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 249 km/h | 1 km/h · 840i Convertible G15 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.53 kg/hp | 5.79 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 · tight gap | 1.48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.34 s · tight gap | 2.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.93 s | 4.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.40 s | 5.83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.19 s | 8.03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.11 s | 13.96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.66 s | 23.71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.63 s | 14.15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.63 s | 25.77 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 249 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 | 333 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 840 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 760 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the 840i Convertible hits 100 km/h in 5.40 s versus 5.83 s for the Panamera. At this point, the 840i Convertible leads by 0.43 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 840i Convertible is doing 136 km/h against 130 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 0.30 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 840i Convertible crosses the line in 13.63 s versus 14.15 s. The 0.52 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 840i Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 840i Convertible finishes in 24.62 s versus 25.76 s, with a 1.14 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
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 257 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 (5.53 kg/hp vs 5.79 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.21 seconds. The 0.43 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 wins (5,40 s vs 5,83 s).
840i Convertible G15 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,40 seconds (calibrated simulation).
840i Convertible G15: 333 hp, ratio 5,53 kg/hp. Panamera: 304 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp.
840i Convertible G15: 250 km/h. Panamera: 249 km/h.