Sur 0–100 km/h, M440i G22 gagne (4,83 s vs 5,78 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.
| M440i G22 | Panamera 4 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s−0,96 s | 5,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s−1,18 s | 14,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,15 s−2,77 s | 25,92 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+7 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,53 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,99 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 | M440i G22 | Panamera 4 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,26 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,31 s | 2,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,68 s | 4,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 5,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,24 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,05 s | 14,44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,69 s | 25,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,93 s | 14,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,15 s | 25,92 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 243 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 374 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Bmw M440i hits 100 km/h in 4.83 s versus 5.78 s for the Panamera 4. At this point, the Bmw M440i leads by 0.96 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M440i is doing 146 km/h against 128 km/h for the Panamera 4. The gap is 0.55 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M440i crosses the line in 12.93 s versus 14.10 s. The 1.17 s gap represents roughly 51 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M440i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M440i finishes in 23.15 s versus 25.92 s, with a 2.77 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 243 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw M440i 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 (4.53 kg/hp vs 5.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.32 seconds. The 0.96 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, M440i G22 gagne (4,83 s vs 5,78 s).
M440i G22 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,83 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M440i G22 : 374 hp, ratio 4,53 kg/hp. Panamera 4 970.1 : 304 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
M440i G22 : 250 km/h. Panamera 4 970.1 : 243 km/h.