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: | 4.4 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 0.6 seconds faster.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 11.1 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 6 series consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1230 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 1250 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 15 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`550 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 22 400 | |
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