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BMW 7 Series vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Porsche Panamera?

BMW 7 Series vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • very slightly more trunk space

Porsche Panamera

  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

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

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Porsche Panamera is very slightly cheaper – starting at 99,800 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the BMW 7 Series with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Panamera offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 17 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

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 visibly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Panamera is markedly faster – 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: the Porsche Panamera delivers slightly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

7 Series

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 more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Panamera is somewhat lighter – 1,960 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers very slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries slightly more – 665 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera stands well ahead of its rival 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
102,800 - 127,500 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
17.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 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
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
5,391 mm
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 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 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the BMW 7 Series?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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