Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 wins (5,45 s vs 5,58 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 | 740Le iPerformance G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.45 s | 5.58 s | 0.13 s · Panamera 4 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.78 s | 13.77 s | 0.01 s · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.22 s | 25.05 s | 0.17 s · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 257 km/h | 250 km/h | 7 km/h · Panamera 4 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.08 kg/hp | 5.95 kg/hp | better ratio · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera 4 | 740Le iPerformance G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.27 s · tight gap | 1.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.16 s | 2.14 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.90 s | 3.85 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.45 s · tight gap | 5.58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.52 s | 7.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.02 s | 12.85 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22.27 s | 21.11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.78 s | 13.77 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.22 s | 25.05 s |
| Top speed limited | 257 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 | 330 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 008 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 940 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Panamera 4 hits 100 km/h in 5.45 s versus 5.58 s for the 740Le iPerformance. Despite lacking instant torque, 330 hp of power compensates. The 0.13 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4 is doing 132 km/h against 132 km/h for the 740Le iPerformance. The gap is 0.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740Le iPerformance crosses the line in 13.77 s versus 13.78 s. The 0.01 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, the 740Le iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 740Le iPerformance finishes in 25.05 s versus 25.22 s, with a 0.17 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (257 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 257 km/h, the 740Le iPerformance 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.74 seconds. The 0.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 wins (5,45 s vs 5,58 s).
Panamera 4 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera 4: 330 hp, ratio 6,08 kg/hp. 740Le iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 5,95 kg/hp.
Panamera 4: 257 km/h. 740Le iPerformance G11: 250 km/h.