Over 0–100 km/h, 840d xDrive G15 wins (4,96 s vs 5,28 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Panamera | 840d xDrive G15 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.28 s | 4.96 s | 0.32 s · 840d xDrive G15 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.58 s | 13.27 s | 0.31 s · 840d xDrive G15 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.66 s | 24.14 s | 0.52 s · 840d xDrive G15 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h | 250 km/h | 14 km/h · Panamera |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.42 kg/hp | 5.72 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera | 840d xDrive G15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.40 s | 1.31 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.30 s | 2.10 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.87 s | 3.58 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.28 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.13 s | 6.70 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.03 s | 11.43 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20.06 s | 18.72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.58 s | 13.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.66 s | 24.14 s |
| Top speed limited | 264 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 | 335 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 815 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 320 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 830 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 840d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.96 s versus 5.28 s for the Panamera. At this point, the 840d xDrive leads by 0.32 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 840d xDrive is doing 139 km/h against 136 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 0.24 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 840d xDrive crosses the line in 13.26 s versus 13.57 s. The 0.31 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 840d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 840d xDrive finishes in 24.13 s versus 24.66 s, with a 0.52 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (264 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
The 840d xDrive 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 Panamera is capped at 264 km/h, the 840d xDrive 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 (5.42 kg/hp vs 5.72 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.22 seconds. The 0.32 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 840d xDrive G15 wins (4,96 s vs 5,28 s).
Panamera goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,28 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera: 335 hp, ratio 5,42 kg/hp. 840d xDrive G15: 320 hp, ratio 5,72 kg/hp.
Panamera: 264 km/h. 840d xDrive G15: 250 km/h.