BMW 6 series 2012 vs Porsche Panamera 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 63 HP more power than Porsche Panamera, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Porsche Panamera. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.5 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 16 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 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. | |||
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 | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1265 litres | 1263 litres | |
| BMW 6 series has 15 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 2 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`390 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 27 200 | |
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