Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 971 gagne (4,55 s vs 4,67 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 E-Hybrid 971 | M240i F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,55 s−0,11 s | 4,67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,86 s | 12,78 s+0,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,49 s | 23,04 s+0,45 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 273 km/h+23 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,93 kg/hp | 4,49 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 E-Hybrid 971 | M240i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,19 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,96 s | 2,21 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,33 s | 3,53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,55 s | 4,67 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,18 s | 6,03 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,44 s | 9,80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,10 s | 15,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,86 s | 12,78 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,49 s | 23,04 s |
| Top speed limited | 273 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 462 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 279 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 1 | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | M240i | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
Off the line, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 4.67 s for the Bmw M240i. The instant torque of 700 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid leads by 0.11 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is doing 143 km/h against 147 km/h for the Bmw M240i. The gap is 0.07 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M240i crosses the line in 12.78 s versus 12.86 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M240i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M240i finishes in 23.03 s versus 23.49 s, with a 0.45 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (273 km/h), the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is capped at 278 km/h, the Bmw M240i 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 7.10 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 971 gagne (4,55 s vs 4,67 s).
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 971 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,55 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 971 : 462 hp, ratio 4,93 kg/hp. M240i F44 : 340 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp.
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 971 : 273 km/h. M240i F44 : 250 km/h.