Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4S 970.1 gagne (4,78 s vs 5,73 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 4S 970.1 | Cayenne S 958.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,78 s−0,96 s | 5,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,98 s−0,94 s | 13,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,58 s−1,63 s | 25,21 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 275 km/h+20 km/h | 255 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,23 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,92 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 4S 970.1 | Cayenne S 958.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,41 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,31 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,51 s | 4,14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,78 s | 5,73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,26 s | 7,71 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,48 s | 12,97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,20 s | 21,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,98 s | 13,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,58 s | 25,21 s |
| Top speed | 275 km/h | 255 km/h |
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 | 420 hp | Engine block and cylinder heads formed in aluminum |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 065 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Panamera 4S hits 100 km/h in 4.78 s versus 5.73 s for the Cayenne S. At this point, the Panamera 4S leads by 0.96 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4S is doing 142 km/h against 133 km/h for the Cayenne S. The gap is 0.61 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera 4S crosses the line in 12.98 s versus 13.92 s. The 0.94 s gap represents roughly 43 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera 4S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera 4S finishes in 23.57 s versus 25.21 s, with a 1.64 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera 4S is capped at 283 km/h, the Cayenne S at 258 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 4.92 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.75 seconds. The 0.96 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4S 970.1 gagne (4,78 s vs 5,73 s).
Panamera 4S 970.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,78 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Panamera 4S 970.1 : 440 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp. Cayenne S 958.1 : 420 hp, ratio 4,92 kg/hp.
Panamera 4S 970.1 : 275 km/h. Cayenne S 958.1 : 255 km/h.