BMW 6 series 2011 vs Porsche Panamera 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 400 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5 seconds | |
| BMW 6 series engine produces 8 HP more power than Porsche Panamera, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Porsche Panamera. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 11.1 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Panamera, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
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 |
no data | 1250 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 6 series has 15 litres more trunk space than the Porsche Panamera. 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 (kg): | 2`280 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 23 200 | |
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