Sur 0–100 km/h, I-PACE EV400 gagne (4,83 s vs 5,28 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.
| I-PACE EV400 | Panamera 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s−0,44 s | 5,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,19 s−0,39 s | 13,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,36 s−0,30 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 264 km/h−64 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,52 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 | I-PACE EV400 | Panamera 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,40 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,22 s | 2,30 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,62 s | 3,87 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 5,28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,40 s | 7,13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,23 s | 12,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,88 s | 20,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,19 s | 13,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,36 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed | 200 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 | 400 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 696 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 208 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| 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 I-PACE EV400 hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 5.28 s for the Panamera. The instant torque of 696 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the I-PACE EV400 leads by 0.44 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the I-PACE EV400 is doing 141 km/h against 136 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 0.29 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the I-PACE EV400 crosses the line in 13.18 s versus 13.57 s. The 0.39 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The I-PACE EV400 maxes out at 200 km/h while the Panamera keeps accelerating towards 264 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.46 s.
At 1,000 metres, the I-PACE EV400 finishes in 24.36 s versus 24.66 s, with just 0.30 s to spare. The Panamera fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the I-PACE EV400 is capped at 200 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 0.44 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, I-PACE EV400 gagne (4,83 s vs 5,28 s).
I-PACE EV400 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,83 secondes (simulation calibrée).
I-PACE EV400 : 400 hp, ratio 5,52 kg/hp. Panamera 971 : 335 hp, ratio 5,42 kg/hp.
I-PACE EV400 : 200 km/h. Panamera 971 : 264 km/h.