Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera and 230i Convertible F22 are neck and neck (5,83 s vs 5,86 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Panamera | 230i Convertible F22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.83 s | 5.86 s | 0.03 s · Panamera |
| 400 m standing start | 14.15 s | 14.21 s | 0.06 s · Panamera |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.75 s | 26.01 s | 0.26 s · Panamera |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.79 kg/hp | 6.25 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera | 230i Convertible F22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.48 s | 1.38 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.42 s | 2.29 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.26 s | 4.18 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.83 s · tight gap | 5.86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.02 s · tight gap | 8.10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.93 s | 14.44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23.58 s | 24.93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.15 s · tight gap | 14.21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.75 s | 26.01 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 304 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 760 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Panamera hits 100 km/h in 5.83 s versus 5.86 s for the 230i Convertible. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 230i Convertible is doing 129 km/h against 130 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 0.03 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera crosses the line in 14.14 s versus 14.21 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera finishes in 25.74 s versus 26.01 s, with a 0.26 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera is capped at 259 km/h, the 230i Convertible 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.79 kg/hp vs 6.25 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 0.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera and 230i Convertible F22 are neck and neck (5,83 s vs 5,86 s, no significant gap).
Panamera goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera: 304 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp. 230i Convertible F22: 252 hp, ratio 6,25 kg/hp.
Panamera: 250 km/h. 230i Convertible F22: 250 km/h.