Over 0–100 km/h, 2020 911 Carrera 4S 992 wins (3,36 s vs 5,19 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | 2020 911 Carrera 4S 992 | Panamera S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.36 s | 5.19 s | 1.83 s · 2020 911 Carrera 4S 992 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.33 s | 13.36 s | 2.03 s · 2020 911 Carrera 4S 992 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.74 s | 24.06 s | 3.32 s · 2020 911 Carrera 4S 992 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 306 km/h | 276 km/h | 30 km/h · 2020 911 Carrera 4S 992 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.52 kg/hp | 4.43 kg/hp | better ratio · 2020 911 Carrera 4S 992 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 2020 911 Carrera 4S 992 | Panamera S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.90 s | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.51 s | 2.38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.47 s | 3.89 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.36 s | 5.19 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.38 s | 6.76 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.19 s | 11.10 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11.29 s | 18.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.33 s | 13.36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.74 s | 24.06 s |
| Top speed | 306 km/h | 276 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 | 449 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 529 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 582 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 406 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 800 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 2020 911 Carrera 4S hits 100 km/h in 3.36 s versus 5.19 s for the Panamera S. At this point, the 2020 911 Carrera 4S leads by 1.83 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 2020 911 Carrera 4S is doing 162 km/h against 140 km/h for the Panamera S. The gap is 1.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 2020 911 Carrera 4S crosses the line in 11.33 s versus 13.35 s. The 2.02 s gap represents roughly 95 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 2020 911 Carrera 4S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 2020 911 Carrera 4S finishes in 20.73 s versus 24.06 s, with a 3.32 s lead.
The 2020 911 Carrera 4S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Panamera S’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 2020 911 Carrera 4S is capped at 306 km/h, the Panamera S at 282 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 (3.52 kg/hp vs 4.43 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.78 seconds. The 1.83 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 2020 911 Carrera 4S 992 wins (3,36 s vs 5,19 s).
2020 911 Carrera 4S 992 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
2020 911 Carrera 4S 992: 449 hp, ratio 3,52 kg/hp. Panamera S: 406 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp.
2020 911 Carrera 4S 992: 306 km/h. Panamera S: 276 km/h.