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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Porsche Panamera?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Porsche Panamera

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 46,200 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Panamera

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Panamera offers clearly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 390 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers noticeably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

4 Series Gran Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is somewhat lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers very slightly more boot space – 494 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £99,800
Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 97 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
-
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
-
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
480 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe have?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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