Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 971 wins (3,37 s vs 3,86 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 Turbo S E-Hybrid 971 | Model S Long Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,37 s−0,49 s | 3,86 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,31 s−0,30 s | 11,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,50 s−0,27 s | 20,77 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 310 km/h+60 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,38 kg/hp | 3,31 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 971 | Model S Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,94 s | 1,15 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,56 s | 1,92 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,55 s | 3,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,37 s | 3,86 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,43 s | 4,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,13 s | 7,38 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,97 s | 11,09 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 11,31 s | 11,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,50 s | 20,77 s |
| Top speed limited | 310 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 | 680 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 850 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 300 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 670 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 3.37 s versus 3.86 s for the Model S Long Range. At this point, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid leads by 0.49 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is doing 163 km/h against 164 km/h for the Model S Long Range. The gap is 0.33 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid crosses the line in 11.31 s versus 11.60 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 228 km/h versus 231 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid finishes in 20.50 s versus 20.76 s, with a 0.27 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is capped at 310 km/h, the Model S Long Range at 249 (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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.38 kg/hp vs 3.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.30 seconds. The 0.49 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, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 971 wins (3,37 s vs 3,86 s).
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 971 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,37 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 971: 680 hp, ratio 3,38 kg/hp. Model S Long Range: 670 hp, ratio 3,31 kg/hp.
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 971: 310 km/h. Model S Long Range: 250 km/h.