Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera and 840i xDrive Gran Coupe G15 are neck and neck (5,18 s vs 5,28 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 | Panamera | 840i xDrive Gran Coupe G15 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.28 s | 5.18 s | 0.10 s · 840i xDrive Gran Coupe G15 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.58 s | 13.44 s | 0.14 s · 840i xDrive Gran Coupe G15 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.66 s | 24.41 s | 0.25 s · 840i xDrive Gran Coupe G15 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h | 250 km/h | 14 km/h · Panamera |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.42 kg/hp | 5.63 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera | 840i xDrive Gran Coupe G15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.40 s | 1.29 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.30 s | 2.16 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.87 s | 3.73 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.28 s | 5.18 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.13 s | 6.95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.03 s | 11.83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20.06 s | 19.35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.58 s | 13.44 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.66 s | 24.41 s |
| Top speed limited | 264 km/h | 250 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 | 335 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 815 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 333 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 875 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 840i xDrive Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 5.18 s versus 5.28 s for the Panamera. The 0.10 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 840i xDrive Gran Coupe is doing 137 km/h against 136 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 0.12 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 840i xDrive Gran Coupe crosses the line in 13.44 s versus 13.57 s. The 0.14 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 840i xDrive Gran Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 840i xDrive Gran Coupe finishes in 24.41 s versus 24.66 s, with a 0.25 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (264 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
The 840i xDrive Gran Coupe features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Panamera’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 Panamera is capped at 264 km/h, the 840i xDrive Gran Coupe 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 (5.42 kg/hp vs 5.63 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 0.10 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, Panamera and 840i xDrive Gran Coupe G15 are neck and neck (5,18 s vs 5,28 s, no significant gap).
Panamera goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,28 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera: 335 hp, ratio 5,42 kg/hp. 840i xDrive Gran Coupe G15: 333 hp, ratio 5,63 kg/hp.
Panamera: 264 km/h. 840i xDrive Gran Coupe G15: 250 km/h.