Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,46 s vs 4,78 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Panamera 4S | 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.78 s | 4.46 s | 0.32 s · 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.98 s | 12.51 s | 0.47 s · 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.58 s | 22.55 s | 1.03 s · 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 275 km/h | 289 km/h | 14 km/h · 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.23 kg/hp | 3.87 kg/hp | better ratio · 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera 4S | 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.29 s | 1.21 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.13 s | 2.01 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.51 s | 3.36 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.78 s | 4.46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.26 s | 5.76 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.48 s | 9.27 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.20 s | 14.49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.98 s | 12.51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.58 s | 22.55 s |
| Top speed | 275 km/h | 289 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 | 440 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 860 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 390 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 510 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) hits 100 km/h in 4.46 s versus 4.78 s for the Panamera 4S. At this point, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) leads by 0.32 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) is doing 150 km/h against 142 km/h for the Panamera 4S. The gap is 0.27 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) crosses the line in 12.50 s versus 12.98 s. The 0.47 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) finishes in 22.54 s versus 23.57 s, with a 1.03 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (275 vs 289 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera 4S is capped at 283 km/h, the 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) at 295 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 (4.23 kg/hp vs 3.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.26 seconds. The 0.32 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1 wins (4,46 s vs 4,78 s).
Panamera 4S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,78 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera 4S: 440 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp. 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1: 390 hp, ratio 3,87 kg/hp.
Panamera 4S: 275 km/h. 911 Carrera 4S (PDK) 991.1: 289 km/h.