Sur 0–100 km/h, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe G15 gagne (5,03 s vs 5,14 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.
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe G15 | Panamera 4 Sport Turismo 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,03 s−0,11 s | 5,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,29 s−0,18 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,12 s−0,50 s | 24,62 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 258 km/h−8 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,63 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,08 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 | 840i xDrive Gran Coupe G15 | Panamera 4 Sport Turismo 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,30 s | 1,24 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 2,09 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,67 s | 3,70 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,03 s | 5,14 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,73 s | 7,05 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,38 s | 12,07 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,50 s | 20,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,29 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,12 s | 24,62 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 258 km/h |
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 | 1 875 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| 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 Bmw 840i xDrive Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 5.03 s versus 5.14 s for the Panamera 4 Sport Turismo. The 0.11 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 840i xDrive Gran Coupe is doing 139 km/h against 135 km/h for the Panamera 4 Sport Turismo. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 840i xDrive Gran Coupe crosses the line in 13.29 s versus 13.47 s. The 0.18 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 840i xDrive Gran Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 194 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 840i xDrive Gran Coupe finishes in 24.11 s versus 24.62 s, with a 0.50 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 258 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 840i xDrive Gran Coupe is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Panamera 4 Sport Turismo 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 (5.63 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 8.17 seconds. The 0.11 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 xDrive Gran Coupe G15 gagne (5,03 s vs 5,14 s).
840i xDrive Gran Coupe G15 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,03 secondes (simulation calibrée).
840i xDrive Gran Coupe G15 : 333 hp, ratio 5,63 kg/hp. Panamera 4 Sport Turismo 971 : 330 hp, ratio 6,08 kg/hp.
840i xDrive Gran Coupe G15 : 250 km/h. Panamera 4 Sport Turismo 971 : 258 km/h.