Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 and 430i G22 are neck and neck (5,73 s vs 5,77 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 4 | 430i G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.77 s | 5.73 s | 0.04 s · 430i G22 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.11 s | 13.98 s | 0.13 s · 430i G22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.95 s | 25.35 s | 0.60 s · 430i G22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 247 km/h | 250 km/h | 3 km/h · 430i G22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.99 kg/hp | 5.99 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera 4 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera 4 | 430i G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.25 s | 1.42 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.15 s | 2.36 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.10 s · tight gap | 4.12 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.77 s | 5.73 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.12 s | 7.73 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.49 s | 13.25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.18 s | 22.00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.11 s | 13.98 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.95 s | 25.35 s |
| Top speed limited | 247 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 | V6 |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 545 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 430i hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 5.77 s for the Panamera 4. The 0.04 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4 is doing 128 km/h against 132 km/h for the 430i. The gap is 0.02 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 430i crosses the line in 13.97 s versus 14.11 s. The 0.13 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 430i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 185 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 430i finishes in 25.35 s versus 25.94 s, with a 0.60 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (247 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 4 is capped at 256 km/h, the 430i 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 (5.99 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 9.39 seconds. The 0.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 and 430i G22 are neck and neck (5,73 s vs 5,77 s, no significant gap).
Panamera 4 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,77 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera 4: 304 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp. 430i G22: 258 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
Panamera 4: 247 km/h. 430i G22: 250 km/h.