Porsche Panamera 2011 vs BMW 6 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Porsche Panamera engine produces 13 HP more power than BMW 6 series, but torque is 10 NM less than BMW 6 series. Despite the higher power, Porsche Panamera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 126 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Porsche Panamera can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Porsche Panamera version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Porsche Panamera 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Porsche Panamera is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Panamera is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1153 litres | 1265 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Porsche Panamera has 125 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 112 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Panamera is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`485 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 21 400 | |
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