Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4S wins (4,72 s vs 5,19 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Panamera 4S | Panamera S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.72 s | 5.19 s | 0.47 s · Panamera 4S |
| 400 m standing start | 12.88 s | 13.36 s | 0.48 s · Panamera 4S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.24 s | 24.06 s | 0.82 s · Panamera 4S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 290 km/h | 276 km/h | 14 km/h · Panamera 4S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.23 kg/hp | 4.43 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera 4S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera 4S | Panamera S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.29 s · tight gap | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.13 s | 2.38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.50 s | 3.89 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.72 s | 5.19 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.16 s | 6.76 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.17 s | 11.10 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16.23 s | 18.09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.88 s | 13.36 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.24 s | 24.06 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 276 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 | 406 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 800 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera 4S hits 100 km/h in 4.72 s versus 5.19 s for the Panamera S. At this point, the Panamera 4S leads by 0.47 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera 4S is doing 144 km/h against 140 km/h for the Panamera S. The gap is 0.35 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera 4S crosses the line in 12.88 s versus 13.35 s. The 0.47 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera 4S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 202 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera 4S finishes in 23.24 s versus 24.06 s, with a 0.82 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (290 vs 276 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Panamera 4S features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Panamera S’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 4S is capped at 303 km/h, the Panamera S at 282 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 4.43 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.78 seconds. The 0.47 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera 4S wins (4,72 s vs 5,19 s).
Panamera 4S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,72 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera 4S: 440 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp. Panamera S: 406 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp.
Panamera 4S: 290 km/h. Panamera S: 276 km/h.