Porsche Panamera 2011 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Porsche Panamera is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Panamera engine produces 46 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Porsche Panamera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 4.9 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Panamera consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Panamera could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Porsche Panamera) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
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Porsche Panamera is larger. Porsche Panamera is 34 cm longer than the Audi A5, 8 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Panamera is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | 829 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Porsche Panamera has 10 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. This could mean that the Porsche Panamera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Porsche Panamera (by 434 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Panamera is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi A5, which means Porsche Panamera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`500 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 16 400 | |
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