Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera S wins (5,16 s vs 10,13 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Panamera S | 216d Gran Coupe F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.16 s | 10.13 s | 4.98 s · Panamera S |
| 400 m standing start | 13.32 s | 17.26 s | 3.94 s · Panamera S |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.98 s | 31.74 s | 7.76 s · Panamera S |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 277 km/h | 200 km/h | 77 km/h · Panamera S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.43 kg/hp | 12.33 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera S | 216d Gran Coupe F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.44 s | 1.99 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.38 s | 3.40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.86 s | 6.81 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.16 s | 10.13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.68 s | 14.53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.02 s | 29.18 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.87 s | 93.28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.32 s | 17.26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.98 s | 31.74 s |
| Top speed | 277 km/h | 200 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 | 406 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 800 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the Panamera S hits 100 km/h in 5.16 s versus 10.13 s for the 216d Gran Coupe. At this point, the Panamera S leads by 4.98 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera S is doing 140 km/h against 105 km/h for the 216d Gran Coupe. The gap is 2.36 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera S crosses the line in 13.31 s versus 17.26 s. The 3.94 s gap represents roughly 134 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera S continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 145 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera S finishes in 23.98 s versus 31.73 s, with a 7.75 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera S is capped at 283 km/h, the 216d Gran Coupe at 200 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 (4.43 kg/hp vs 12.33 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.28 seconds. The 4.98 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera S wins (5,16 s vs 10,13 s).
Panamera S goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera S: 406 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp. 216d Gran Coupe F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,33 kg/hp.
Panamera S: 277 km/h. 216d Gran Coupe F44: 200 km/h.