Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan J1.1 wins (5,13 s vs 5,45 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.
| Taycan J1.1 | Panamera 4 971 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,13 s−0,33 s | 5,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,03 s−0,75 s | 13,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,91 s−2,31 s | 25,22 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 257 km/h−27 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,15 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,08 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 | Taycan J1.1 | Panamera 4 971 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,53 s | 1,27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,55 s | 2,16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,09 s | 3,90 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,13 s | 5,45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,30 s | 7,52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,95 s | 13,02 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,43 s | 22,27 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,03 s | 13,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,91 s | 25,22 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 257 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 402 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 071 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 330 hp | V6 |
| Torque | 449 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 008 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Taycan hits 100 km/h in 5.13 s versus 5.45 s for the Panamera 4. The instant torque of 345 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the Panamera 4 is 6 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Taycan is doing 148 km/h against 132 km/h for the Panamera 4. The gap is 0.18 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan crosses the line in 13.02 s versus 13.78 s. The 0.76 s gap represents roughly 34 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan finishes in 22.91 s versus 25.22 s, with a 2.31 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (257 km/h), the Panamera 4 never recovers its launch deficit.
The Panamera 4 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Taycan’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Taycan is capped at 230 km/h, the Panamera 4 at 257 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.74 seconds. The 0.33 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan J1.1 wins (5,13 s vs 5,45 s).
Taycan J1.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan J1.1: 402 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp. Panamera 4 971: 330 hp, ratio 6,08 kg/hp.
Taycan J1.1: 230 km/h. Panamera 4 971: 257 km/h.