Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 971 wins (5,45 s vs 5,78 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 4 971 | Panamera 4 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,45 s−0,33 s | 5,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,78 s−0,33 s | 14,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,22 s−0,70 s | 25,92 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 257 km/h+14 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,08 kg/hp | 5,99 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Panamera 4 971 | Panamera 4 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,26 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,16 s | 2,14 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,90 s | 4,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,45 s | 5,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,52 s | 8,07 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,02 s | 14,44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,27 s | 25,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,78 s | 14,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,22 s | 25,92 s |
| Top speed | 257 km/h | 243 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 330 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 008 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera 4 hits 100 km/h in 5.45 s versus 5.78 s for the Panamera 4. At this point, the Panamera 4 leads by 0.33 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4 is doing 132 km/h against 128 km/h for the Panamera 4. The gap is 0.17 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera 4 crosses the line in 13.78 s versus 14.10 s. The 0.32 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera 4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera 4 finishes in 25.22 s versus 25.92 s, with a 0.70 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (257 vs 243 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Panamera 4 and the Panamera 4 are governed to 257 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.08 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 9.32 seconds. The 0.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 971 wins (5,45 s vs 5,78 s).
Panamera 4 971 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera 4 971: 330 hp, ratio 6,08 kg/hp. Panamera 4 970.1: 304 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
Panamera 4 971: 257 km/h. Panamera 4 970.1: 243 km/h.