Over 0–100 km/h, M440i xDrive F32 wins (4,47 s vs 4,72 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 | M440i xDrive F32 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,72 s | 4,47 s+0,25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,88 s | 12,66 s+0,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,24 s | 22,97 s+0,27 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 290 km/h+40 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,23 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,65 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 | M440i xDrive F32 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,17 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 1,94 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,50 s | 3,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,72 s | 4,47 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,16 s | 5,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,17 s | 9,85 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,23 s | 15,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,88 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,24 s | 22,97 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 | 374 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 740 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw M440i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.47 s versus 4.72 s for the Panamera 4S. At this point, the Bmw M440i xDrive leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M440i xDrive is doing 146 km/h against 144 km/h for the Panamera 4S. The gap is 0.20 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M440i xDrive crosses the line in 12.66 s versus 12.88 s. The 0.22 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M440i xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 204 km/h versus 202 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M440i xDrive finishes in 22.96 s versus 23.24 s, with a 0.27 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (290 km/h), the Panamera 4S never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera 4S is capped at 303 km/h, the Bmw M440i xDrive 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 4.65 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.12 seconds. The 0.25 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, M440i xDrive F32 wins (4,47 s vs 4,72 s).
Panamera 4S 970.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,72 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera 4S 970.1: 440 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp. M440i xDrive F32: 374 hp, ratio 4,65 kg/hp.
Panamera 4S 970.1: 290 km/h. M440i xDrive F32: 250 km/h.