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Panamera 4 E-Hybrid vs LC 500

Porsche · Lexus

1/4 Mile winner
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
Beats the LC 500 by 0.04s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid beats the LC 500 by a hair, finishing 0.04 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
462 hp
471 hp
0–100 km/h
4.4s
4.4s
Top speed
280 km/h
270 km/h
Engine
2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 + Electric Motor
V8
Fuel
Hybrid
Petrol
Torque
700 Nm
530 Nm
Price
$113,300
$79,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
LC 500
100 m
5.528s
5.523s
1/8 mile
8.149s
8.157s
1/4 mile
12.203s
12.247s
1 km
21.687s
21.892s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: LC 500 is $79,000 vs $113,300 for the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid — a $34,300 gap. Top speed: Panamera 4 E-Hybrid runs to 280 km/h, 10 km/h higher than LC 500.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid or the LC 500?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is faster, beating the LC 500 by 0.04 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid vs the LC 500?

The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, while the LC 500 does it in 4.4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid produces 462 hp; the LC 500 produces 471 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid tops out at 280 km/h, and the LC 500 reaches 270 km/h.

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