Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 wins (3,83 s vs 5,78 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.
| 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 | Panamera 4 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s−1,95 s | 5,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,74 s−2,37 s | 14,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,16 s−4,76 s | 25,92 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 304 km/h+61 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,50 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,99 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 | 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 | Panamera 4 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,10 s | 1,26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,83 s | 2,14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,98 s | 4,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s | 5,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,92 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,70 s | 14,44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,77 s | 25,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,74 s | 14,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,16 s | 25,92 s |
| Top speed | 304 km/h | 243 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 426 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 499 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| 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 911 Carrera 4S hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 5.78 s for the Panamera 4. At this point, the 911 Carrera 4S leads by 1.95 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S is doing 161 km/h against 128 km/h for the Panamera 4. The gap is 1.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4S crosses the line in 11.74 s versus 14.10 s. The 2.37 s gap represents roughly 100 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 223 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S finishes in 21.16 s versus 25.92 s, with a 4.76 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera 4S is capped at 304 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 (3.50 kg/hp vs 5.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.32 seconds. The 1.95 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4S 991.2 wins (3,83 s vs 5,78 s).
911 Carrera 4S 991.2 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
911 Carrera 4S 991.2: 426 hp, ratio 3,50 kg/hp. Panamera 4 970.1: 304 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4S 991.2: 304 km/h. Panamera 4 970.1: 243 km/h.