BMW 6 series 2012 vs Porsche Panamera 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 50 HP more power than Porsche Panamera, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Porsche Panamera. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 100 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 6 series is smaller. BMW 6 series is 8 cm shorter than the Porsche Panamera, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 6 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1250 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Porsche Panamera may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Porsche Panamera. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`290 kg | 2`440 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`795 kg | 1`860 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 495 kg | 580 kg | |
| BMW 6 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Porsche Panamera. Therefore, Porsche Panamera is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 22 800 | |
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