BMW 7 series 2012 vs Porsche Panamera 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 381 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 740 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 131 HP more power than Porsche Panamera, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Porsche Panamera. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.3 | |
| BMW 7 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Panamera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 480'000 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: | 17 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2012 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 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.22 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 20 cm longer than the Porsche Panamera, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 7 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 445 litres | |
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BMW 7 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 7 series has 55 litres more trunk space than the Porsche Panamera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1 metres more than that of the Porsche Panamera, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`670 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 39 000 | |
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