Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 971 wins (4,55 s vs 5,28 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 | Panamera 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,55 s−0,72 s | 5,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,86 s−0,72 s | 13,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,49 s−1,17 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 273 km/h+9 km/h | 264 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,93 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,42 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 E-Hybrid 971 | Panamera 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,19 s | 1,40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,96 s | 2,30 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,33 s | 3,87 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,55 s | 5,28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,18 s | 7,13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,44 s | 12,03 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,10 s | 20,06 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,86 s | 13,58 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,49 s | 24,66 s |
| Top speed | 273 km/h | 264 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 | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 335 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 815 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 5.28 s for the Panamera. The instant torque of 700 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid leads by 0.72 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is doing 143 km/h against 136 km/h for the Panamera. The gap is 0.52 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid crosses the line in 12.86 s versus 13.57 s. The 0.71 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid finishes in 23.49 s versus 24.66 s, with a 1.17 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (273 vs 264 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Panamera’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 E-Hybrid is capped at 278 km/h, the Panamera at 264 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 8.22 seconds. The 0.72 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, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 971 wins (4,55 s vs 5,28 s).
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 971 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 971: 462 hp, ratio 4,93 kg/hp. Panamera 971: 335 hp, ratio 5,42 kg/hp.
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 971: 273 km/h. Panamera 971: 264 km/h.