Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive 971 gagne (3,38 s vs 4,42 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.
| Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive 971 | S 580 e 4MATIC W223 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,38 s−1,04 s | 4,42 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,35 s−1,17 s | 12,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,58 s−1,77 s | 22,35 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 310 km/h+60 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,40 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,26 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 | Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive 971 | S 580 e 4MATIC W223 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,94 s | 1,35 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,57 s | 2,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,56 s | 3,28 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,38 s | 4,42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,47 s | 5,82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,20 s | 9,41 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,08 s | 14,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,35 s | 12,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,58 s | 22,35 s |
| Top speed limited | 310 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 680 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 850 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 313 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 585 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 495 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive hits 100 km/h in 3.39 s versus 4.43 s for the S 580 e 4MATIC. At this point, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive leads by 1.04 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive is doing 163 km/h against 149 km/h for the S 580 e 4MATIC. The gap is 0.84 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive crosses the line in 11.34 s versus 12.51 s. The 1.17 s gap represents roughly 60 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 227 km/h versus 212 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive finishes in 20.57 s versus 22.34 s, with a 1.77 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive is capped at 310 km/h, the S 580 e 4MATIC at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.40 kg/hp vs 4.26 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.53 seconds. The 1.04 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, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive 971 gagne (3,38 s vs 4,42 s).
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive 971 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,38 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive 971 : 680 hp, ratio 3,40 kg/hp. S 580 e 4MATIC W223 : 585 hp, ratio 4,26 kg/hp.
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive 971 : 310 km/h. S 580 e 4MATIC W223 : 250 km/h.