Sur 0–100 km/h, 840i G15 gagne (4,95 s vs 5,19 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 S 970.1 | 840i G15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,19 s | 4,95 s+0,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,36 s | 13,16 s+0,20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,06 s | 23,75 s+0,31 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 276 km/h+26 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,43 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,03 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 S 970.1 | 840i G15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,44 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,38 s | 2,23 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,89 s | 3,66 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,19 s | 4,95 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,76 s | 6,53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,10 s | 10,83 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,09 s | 17,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,36 s | 13,16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,06 s | 23,75 s |
| Top speed limited | 276 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| 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 |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 840i | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 840i hits 100 km/h in 4.95 s versus 5.19 s for the Panamera S. At this point, the Bmw 840i leads by 0.24 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 840i is doing 142 km/h against 140 km/h for the Panamera S. The gap is 0.18 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 840i crosses the line in 13.15 s versus 13.35 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 840i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 840i finishes in 23.75 s versus 24.06 s, with a 0.31 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (276 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 282 km/h, the Bmw 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 7.78 seconds. The 0.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 840i G15 gagne (4,95 s vs 5,19 s).
Panamera S 970.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,19 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Panamera S 970.1 : 406 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp. 840i G15 : 340 hp, ratio 5,03 kg/hp.
Panamera S 970.1 : 276 km/h. 840i G15 : 250 km/h.