Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) wins (3,95 s vs 6,95 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
6.95 s
| Measure | Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) | 120i F40 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.95 s | 6.95 s | 3.00 s · Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 15.05 s | 3.03 s · Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.63 s | 27.31 s | 5.68 s · Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 235 km/h | 15 km/h · Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.99 kg/hp | 7.81 kg/hp | better ratio · Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) | 120i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.11 s | 1.65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.85 s | 2.78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.99 s | 4.91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.95 s | 6.95 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.16 s | 9.38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.39 s | 16.65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.93 s | 29.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.02 s | 15.05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.63 s | 27.31 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 235 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 | 563 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 244 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 178 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) hits 100 km/h in 3.95 s versus 6.95 s for the 120i. The instant torque of 650 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) leads by 3.01 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) is doing 155 km/h against 123 km/h for the 120i. The gap is 1.95 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 15.05 s. The 3.04 s gap represents roughly 122 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) finishes in 21.62 s versus 27.31 s, with a 5.69 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 120i at 235 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 11.01 seconds. The 3.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) wins (3,95 s vs 6,95 s).
Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,95 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB): 563 hp, ratio 3,99 kg/hp. 120i F40: 178 hp, ratio 7,81 kg/hp.
Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB): 250 km/h. 120i F40: 235 km/h.