Over 0–100 km/h, S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 wins (5,13 s vs 5,78 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
5.78 s
| Measure | S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | Panamera 4 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 5.78 s | 0.66 s · S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.34 s | 14.11 s | 0.77 s · S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.11 s | 25.92 s | 1.81 s · S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 243 km/h | 7 km/h · S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.14 kg/hp | 5.99 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera 4 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 | Panamera 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.05 s | 1.26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.85 s | 2.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.53 s | 4.08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 5.78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.98 s | 8.07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.91 s | 14.44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.40 s | 25.37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.34 s | 14.11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.11 s | 25.92 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 243 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 | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 255 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| 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 S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version hits 100 km/h in 5.13 s versus 5.78 s for the Panamera 4. At this point, the S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version leads by 0.66 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version is doing 135 km/h against 128 km/h for the Panamera 4. The gap is 0.48 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version crosses the line in 13.33 s versus 14.10 s. The 0.77 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 194 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version finishes in 24.11 s versus 25.92 s, with a 1.80 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 S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version 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 (6.14 kg/hp vs 5.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.32 seconds. The 0.66 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 wins (5,13 s vs 5,78 s).
S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 367 hp, ratio 6,14 kg/hp. Panamera 4: 304 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
S 450 d 4MATIC Saloon, long version W223: 250 km/h. Panamera 4: 243 km/h.