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BMW 7 Series vs Porsche Panamera - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (571 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (101500 £ vs 99800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Porsche Panamera?

BMW 7 Series

Porsche Panamera

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Porsche Panamera has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 99800 £, while the BMW 7 Series costs 101500 £. That’s a price difference of around 1714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Panamera manages with 3 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the BMW 7 Series with 3.30 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Porsche Panamera performs a bit better – achieving up to 97 km, about 17 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Panamera has a evident edge – offering 782 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.30 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Panamera performs distinct better – reaching 325 km/h, while the BMW 7 Series tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Panamera pulls a bit stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 7 Series offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Porsche Panamera is a bit lighter – 1960 kg compared to 2255 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers slight more room – 540 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 7 Series to a small extent takes the win – 665 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Panamera proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Panamera is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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
  • Electric Range : 83 - 97 km
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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
101500 - 127500 £
Price
99800 - 212100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
17.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 74 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2255 - 2525 kg
Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
5391 mm
Length
5052 - 5204 mm
Width
1950 mm
Width
1937 mm
Height
1544 mm
Height
1415 - 1428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 L
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
500 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
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The BMW 7 Series is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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