Porsche Panamera 2009 vs BMW 6 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 400 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 4.4 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Porsche Panamera engine produces 50 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Porsche Panamera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 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 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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Porsche Panamera is larger. Porsche Panamera is 8 cm longer than the BMW 6 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Panamera is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Porsche Panamera has 15 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. This could mean that the Porsche Panamera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Panamera is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`375 | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 19 600 | |
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