Porsche Panamera 2011 vs BMW 6 series 2012
| 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 | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Porsche Panamera engine produces 63 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Porsche Panamera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.5 | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Panamera consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Panamera could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 126 mm (5 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: | 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 | 16 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 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Porsche Panamera is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Panamera is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | 1265 litres | |
| Porsche Panamera has 15 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 2 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Panamera is 0.1 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`500 | 2`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 21 400 | |
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