Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4S 970.1 gagne (4,72 s vs 5,67 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 4S 970.1 | 530d Touring G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,72 s−0,95 s | 5,67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,88 s−1,08 s | 13,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,24 s−2,32 s | 25,56 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 290 km/h+40 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,23 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,52 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 | 530d Touring G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,26 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,10 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 3,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,72 s | 5,67 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,16 s | 7,81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,17 s | 13,78 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,23 s | 23,32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,88 s | 13,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,24 s | 25,56 s |
| Top speed limited | 290 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 | 440 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 860 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 865 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Panamera 4S hits 100 km/h in 4.72 s versus 5.67 s for the Bmw 530d Touring. At this point, the Panamera 4S leads by 0.95 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4S is doing 144 km/h against 130 km/h for the Bmw 530d Touring. The gap is 0.56 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera 4S crosses the line in 12.88 s versus 13.96 s. The 1.08 s gap represents roughly 47 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 202 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera 4S finishes in 23.24 s versus 25.56 s, with a 2.32 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera 4S is capped at 303 km/h, the Bmw 530d Touring 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.23 kg/hp vs 6.52 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.07 seconds. The 0.95 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 4S 970.1 gagne (4,72 s vs 5,67 s).
Panamera 4S 970.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,72 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Panamera 4S 970.1 : 440 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp. 530d Touring G30 : 286 hp, ratio 6,52 kg/hp.
Panamera 4S 970.1 : 290 km/h. 530d Touring G30 : 250 km/h.