Over 0–100 km/h, 840i G15 wins (4,95 s vs 5,16 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 | 840i G15 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.16 s | 4.95 s | 0.21 s · 840i G15 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.32 s | 13.16 s | 0.16 s · 840i G15 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.98 s | 23.75 s | 0.23 s · 840i G15 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 277 km/h | 250 km/h | 27 km/h · Panamera S |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.43 kg/hp | 5.03 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Panamera S | 840i G15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.44 s | 1.33 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.38 s | 2.23 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.86 s | 3.66 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.16 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.68 s | 6.53 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.02 s | 10.83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.87 s | 17.36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.32 s | 13.16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.98 s | 23.75 s |
| Top speed limited | 277 km/h | 250 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 | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 840i hits 100 km/h in 4.95 s versus 5.16 s for the Panamera S. At this point, the 840i leads by 0.21 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 840i is doing 142 km/h against 140 km/h for the Panamera S. The gap is 0.16 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 840i crosses the line in 13.15 s versus 13.31 s. The 0.16 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 840i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 840i finishes in 23.75 s versus 23.98 s, with a 0.23 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (277 km/h), the Panamera S never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera S is capped at 283 km/h, the 840i 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 (4.43 kg/hp vs 5.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.71 seconds. The 0.21 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, 840i G15 wins (4,95 s vs 5,16 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. 840i G15: 340 hp, ratio 5,03 kg/hp.
Panamera S: 277 km/h. 840i G15: 250 km/h.