Sur 0–100 km/h, Panamera GTS 971 gagne (3,92 s vs 9,02 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 GTS 971 | 218i Gran Coupe F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s−5,09 s | 9,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s−4,50 s | 16,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s−8,29 s | 30,43 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 289 km/h+74 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,93 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 GTS 971 | 218i Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,03 s | 1,94 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,70 s | 3,27 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,87 s | 6,18 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s | 9,02 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,26 s | 12,77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,79 s | 24,53 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,07 s | 53,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,12 s | 16,62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,14 s | 30,43 s |
| Top speed | 289 km/h | 215 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 066 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 220 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 350 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 218i Gran Coupe | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the Panamera GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 9.02 s for the Bmw 218i Gran Coupe. At this point, the Panamera GTS leads by 5.10 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera GTS is doing 151 km/h against 110 km/h for the Bmw 218i Gran Coupe. The gap is 2.92 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera GTS crosses the line in 12.12 s versus 16.62 s. The 4.50 s gap represents roughly 158 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 152 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera GTS finishes in 22.14 s versus 30.43 s, with a 8.29 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera GTS is capped at 291 km/h, the Bmw 218i Gran Coupe at 215 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 (4.49 kg/hp vs 9.93 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.07 seconds. The 5.10 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 GTS 971 gagne (3,92 s vs 9,02 s).
Panamera GTS 971 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,92 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Panamera GTS 971 : 460 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp. 218i Gran Coupe F44 : 136 hp, ratio 9,93 kg/hp.
Panamera GTS 971 : 289 km/h. 218i Gran Coupe F44 : 215 km/h.