Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4 991.2 wins (4,16 s vs 5,83 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 911 Carrera 4 991.2 | Panamera | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.16 s | 5.83 s | 1.67 s · 911 Carrera 4 991.2 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.19 s | 14.15 s | 1.96 s · 911 Carrera 4 991.2 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.01 s | 25.77 s | 3.76 s · 911 Carrera 4 991.2 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 286 km/h | 249 km/h | 37 km/h · 911 Carrera 4 991.2 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.95 kg/hp | 5.79 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera 4 991.2 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 911 Carrera 4 991.2 | Panamera |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.17 s | 1.48 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.96 s | 2.42 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.21 s | 4.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.16 s | 5.83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.39 s | 8.03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.56 s | 13.96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.31 s | 23.71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.19 s | 14.15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.01 s | 25.77 s |
| Top speed | 286 km/h | 249 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 | 375 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 760 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4 hits 100 km/h in 4.16 s versus 5.83 s for the Panamera. At this point, the 911 Carrera 4 leads by 1.67 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 is doing 155 km/h against 130 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 1.21 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4 crosses the line in 12.19 s versus 14.15 s. The 1.96 s gap represents roughly 85 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 finishes in 22.00 s versus 25.76 s, with a 3.76 s lead.
The 911 Carrera 4 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 911 Carrera 4 is capped at 291 km/h, the Panamera 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 (3.95 kg/hp vs 5.79 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.21 seconds. The 1.67 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4 991.2 wins (4,16 s vs 5,83 s).
911 Carrera 4 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera 4 991.2: 375 hp, ratio 3,95 kg/hp. Panamera: 304 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4 991.2: 286 km/h. Panamera: 249 km/h.