Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera wins (5,28 s vs 6,43 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Panamera | Focus ST 250 Gen3 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.28 s | 6.43 s | 1.15 s · Panamera |
| 400 m standing start | 13.58 s | 14.56 s | 0.98 s · Panamera |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.66 s | 25.77 s | 1.11 s · Panamera |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 264 km/h | 254 km/h | 10 km/h · Panamera |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.42 kg/hp | 5.56 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera | Focus ST 250 Gen3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.40 s | 1.83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.30 s | 3.06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.87 s | 5.09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.28 s | 6.43 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.13 s | 8.42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.03 s | 13.56 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20.06 s | 21.65 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.58 s | 14.56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.66 s | 25.77 s |
| Top speed | 264 km/h | 254 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 | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Panamera hits 100 km/h in 5.28 s versus 6.43 s for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. At this point, the Panamera leads by 1.15 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera is doing 136 km/h against 134 km/h for the Focus ST 250 Gen3. The gap is 0.89 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera crosses the line in 13.57 s versus 14.55 s. The 0.98 s gap represents roughly 44 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera finishes in 24.66 s versus 25.77 s, with a 1.11 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (264 vs 254 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 264 km/h, the Panamera never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.42 kg/hp vs 5.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.42 seconds. The 1.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera wins (5,28 s vs 6,43 s).
Panamera goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,28 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera: 335 hp, ratio 5,42 kg/hp. Focus ST 250 Gen3: 250 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
Panamera: 264 km/h. Focus ST 250 Gen3: 254 km/h.