Porsche Panamera 2011 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Porsche Panamera engine produces 63 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Porsche Panamera reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 57 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) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | 2 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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Porsche Panamera is larger. Porsche Panamera is 33 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 11 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Panamera is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Panamera is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 4 series, 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`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 17 200 | |
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