Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 970.1 gagne (5,77 s vs 7,64 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.
| Panamera 4 970.1 | 520d Touring G60 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,77 s−1,87 s | 7,64 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,11 s−1,44 s | 15,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,95 s−2,94 s | 28,89 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 247 km/h+27 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,99 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,31 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 | Panamera 4 970.1 | 520d Touring G60 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,29 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 2,45 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,10 s | 5,11 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,77 s | 7,64 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,12 s | 10,98 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,49 s | 21,09 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25,18 s | 43,81 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,11 s | 15,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,95 s | 28,89 s |
| Top speed | 247 km/h | 220 km/h |
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 | 197 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 835 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Panamera 4 hits 100 km/h in 5.77 s versus 7.64 s for the Bmw 520d Touring. At this point, the Panamera 4 leads by 1.87 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4 is doing 128 km/h against 114 km/h for the Bmw 520d Touring. The gap is 0.82 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera 4 crosses the line in 14.11 s versus 15.55 s. The 1.44 s gap represents roughly 55 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera 4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 177 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera 4 finishes in 25.94 s versus 28.89 s, with a 2.95 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera 4 is capped at 256 km/h, the Bmw 520d Touring at 220 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 9.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.96 seconds. The 1.87 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 970.1 gagne (5,77 s vs 7,64 s).
Panamera 4 970.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,77 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Panamera 4 970.1 : 304 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp. 520d Touring G60 : 197 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
Panamera 4 970.1 : 247 km/h. 520d Touring G60 : 220 km/h.