Over 0–100 km/h, 718 Cayman wins (4,56 s vs 5,77 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Panamera 4 | 718 Cayman | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.77 s | 4.56 s | 1.21 s · 718 Cayman |
| 400 m standing start | 14.11 s | 12.66 s | 1.45 s · 718 Cayman |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.95 s | 22.89 s | 3.06 s · 718 Cayman |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 247 km/h | 274 km/h | 27 km/h · 718 Cayman |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.99 kg/hp | 4.45 kg/hp | better ratio · 718 Cayman |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera 4 | 718 Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.25 s · tight gap | 1.28 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.15 s | 2.13 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.10 s | 3.50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.77 s | 4.56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.12 s | 5.89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.49 s | 9.50 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 25.18 s | 15.19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.11 s | 12.66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.95 s | 22.89 s |
| Top speed | 247 km/h | 274 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 | 300 hp | B4 |
| Torque | 380 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 718 Cayman hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 5.77 s for the Panamera 4. At this point, the 718 Cayman leads by 1.21 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 718 Cayman is doing 149 km/h against 128 km/h for the Panamera 4. The gap is 0.77 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 718 Cayman crosses the line in 12.65 s versus 14.11 s. The 1.46 s gap represents roughly 63 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 718 Cayman continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 177 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 718 Cayman finishes in 22.89 s versus 25.94 s, with a 3.06 s lead.
The Panamera 4 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 718 Cayman’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 4 is capped at 256 km/h, the 718 Cayman at 274 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 4.45 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 1.21 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, 718 Cayman wins (4,56 s vs 5,77 s).
Panamera 4 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,77 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera 4: 304 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp. 718 Cayman: 300 hp, ratio 4,45 kg/hp.
Panamera 4: 247 km/h. 718 Cayman: 274 km/h.