BMW 6 series 2012 vs Porsche Panamera 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 13 HP less power than Porsche Panamera, but torque is 10 NM more than Porsche Panamera. Despite less power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 126 mm (5 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. 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. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 6 series is 4 cm longer than the Porsche Panamera, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 6 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1265 litres | 1153 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 125 litres more trunk space than the Porsche Panamera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 112 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.1 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`360 | 2`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 23 200 | |
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