Over 0–100 km/h, 840i Gran Coupe G15 and Panamera 4 are neck and neck (5,45 s vs 5,46 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 Gran Coupe G15 | Panamera 4 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.46 s | 5.45 s | 0.01 s · Panamera 4 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.70 s | 13.78 s | 0.08 s · 840i Gran Coupe G15 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.69 s | 25.22 s | 0.53 s · 840i Gran Coupe G15 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 257 km/h | 7 km/h · Panamera 4 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.45 kg/hp | 6.08 kg/hp | better ratio · 840i Gran Coupe G15 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 840i Gran Coupe G15 | Panamera 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.50 s | 1.27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.46 s | 2.16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.03 s | 3.90 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.46 s | 5.45 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.25 s | 7.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.12 s | 13.02 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.69 s | 22.27 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.70 s · tight gap | 13.78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.69 s | 25.22 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 257 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 | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 815 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 330 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 008 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera 4 hits 100 km/h in 5.45 s versus 5.46 s for the 840i Gran Coupe. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4 is doing 132 km/h against 137 km/h for the 840i Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 840i Gran Coupe crosses the line in 13.69 s versus 13.78 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 840i Gran Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 840i Gran Coupe finishes in 24.68 s versus 25.22 s, with a 0.54 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 257 km/h), preventing any comeback.
On paper, the 840i Gran Coupe combines 333 hp, 500 Nm and 1,815 kg - a clear theoretical edge over the Panamera 4. Yet the Panamera 4 launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the Panamera 4 has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs - exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 840i Gran Coupe is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Panamera 4 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 (5.45 kg/hp vs 6.08 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.74 seconds. The 0.01 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 Gran Coupe G15 and Panamera 4 are neck and neck (5,45 s vs 5,46 s, no significant gap).
840i Gran Coupe G15 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
840i Gran Coupe G15: 333 hp, ratio 5,45 kg/hp. Panamera 4: 330 hp, ratio 6,08 kg/hp.
840i Gran Coupe G15: 250 km/h. Panamera 4: 257 km/h.