BMW 6 series 2007 vs Porsche Panamera 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
|
BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 36 HP more power than Porsche Panamera, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Porsche Panamera. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.5 | |
|
The Porsche Panamera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Panamera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Panamera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Porsche Panamera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
|
BMW 6 series is smaller. BMW 6 series is 15 cm shorter than the Porsche Panamera, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 6 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1263 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Porsche Panamera, which means BMW 6 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`650 kg | 1`880 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 450 kg | 620 kg | |
| BMW 6 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 38 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 (€): | 10 800 | 22 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 6 sērija has
|
Porsche Panamera has
| |