Over 0–100 km/h, XM 50e G09 and Panamera 971 are neck and neck (5,19 s vs 5,28 s, no significant gap).
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.
| XM 50e G09 | Panamera 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,19 s−0,08 s | 5,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,44 s−0,14 s | 13,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,30 s−0,36 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 264 km/h−14 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,50 kg/hp | 5,42 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | XM 50e G09 | Panamera 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,40 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,33 s | 2,30 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,82 s | 3,87 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,19 s | 5,28 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,88 s | 7,13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,59 s | 12,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,84 s | 20,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,44 s | 13,58 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,30 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 264 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 476 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 620 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 335 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 815 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Bmw XM 50e hits 100 km/h in 5.19 s versus 5.28 s for the Panamera. The instant torque of 700 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw XM 50e is doing 139 km/h against 136 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw XM 50e 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 Bmw XM 50e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw XM 50e finishes in 24.30 s versus 24.66 s, with a 0.36 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Bmw XM 50e 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 Bmw XM 50e is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Panamera at 264 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.22 seconds. The 0.08 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, XM 50e G09 and Panamera 971 are neck and neck (5,19 s vs 5,28 s, no significant gap).
XM 50e G09 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,19 seconds (calibrated simulation).
XM 50e G09: 476 hp, ratio 5,50 kg/hp. Panamera 971: 335 hp, ratio 5,42 kg/hp.
XM 50e G09: 250 km/h. Panamera 971: 264 km/h.