Porsche Panamera 4S or Renault Megane 4 RS Trophy-R: which has more power?

Porsche Panamera 4S produces 440 hp and 550 Nm torque vs 400 Nm, versus 300 hp for Renault Megane 4 RS Trophy-R. Porsche Panamera 4S leads on 2/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the Porsche Panamera 4S or the Renault Megane 4 RS Trophy-R?

Porsche Panamera 4S is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 4.2s vs 5.4s for Renault Megane 4 RS Trophy-R, a gap of 1.2s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

Which is faster, the Porsche Panamera 4S or the Renault Megane 4 RS Trophy-R?

Porsche Panamera 4S has a clear edge over the Renault Megane 4 RS Trophy-R to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.

Porsche Panamera 4S or Renault Megane 4 RS Trophy-R: which has more power?

Porsche Panamera 4S has about 45% more power than the Renault Megane 4 RS Trophy-R. On torque, Porsche Panamera 4S also leads - which benefits quick overtakes.

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Porsche Panamera 4S vs Renault Megane 4 RS Trophy-R: which is truly faster?

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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Panamera 4S

440 hp · 550 Nm · 2,010 kg · 2018

RenaultPetrol

Megane 4 RS Trophy-R

300 hp · 400 Nm · 1,306 kg · 2019

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Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start: Standing, straight line
Surface: Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind: None
Driver: 1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits: 0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve: Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax: Manufacturer limited
Transmission: Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Porsche

Panamera 4S

4,57kg/hpcompensated by −704 kg

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	440 hp	V6
Torque	550 Nm
Weight	2 010 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Integrale (AWD)
Gearbox	DUAL_CLUTCH

Renault

Megane 4 RS Trophy-R

4,35kg/hpratio better by 0,21 kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	300 hp	I4
Torque	400 Nm
Weight	1 306 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Traction
Gearbox	Manual 6-speed

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Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Panamera 4S or Megane 4 RS Trophy-R?

See the simulation above.

What is the 0-100 of Panamera 4S?

Data not available.

Panamera 4S or Megane 4 RS Trophy-R: for what use?

Panamera 4S: 440 hp, ratio 4,57 kg/hp. Megane 4 RS Trophy-R: 300 hp, ratio 4,35 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of Panamera 4S vs Megane 4 RS Trophy-R?

Panamera 4S: 286 km/h. Megane 4 RS Trophy-R: 260 km/h.

Characteristic

Value

Detail

Power

440 hp

Torque

550 Nm

Weight

2 010 kg

manufacturer kerb weight

Drivetrain

Integrale (AWD)

Gearbox

DUAL_CLUTCH

Characteristic

Value

Detail

Power

300 hp

Torque

400 Nm

Weight

1 306 kg

manufacturer kerb weight

Drivetrain

Traction

Gearbox

Manual 6-speed

Porsche Panamera 4S vs Renault Megane 4 RS Trophy-R: which is truly faster?

Panamera 4S

Megane 4 RS Trophy-R

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Calibration

Under the bonnet

Panamera 4S

Megane 4 RS Trophy-R

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Porsche Panamera 4S vs Renault Megane 4 RS Trophy-R: which is truly faster?

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Calibration

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