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BMW XM vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Porsche Panamera?

BMW XM vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

BMW XM

  • only slightly more trunk space

Porsche Panamera

  • a bit cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

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

XM

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Porsche Panamera is a bit cheaper – starting at 99,800 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

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

Panamera

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 offers marginally more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 748 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the BMW XM takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 1,000 Nm.

XM

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 XM offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Panamera is visibly lighter – 1,960 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 735 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers only slightly more boot space – 527 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera is decisively ahead 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.

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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
BMW XM
Porsche Panamera

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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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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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BMW XM
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
-
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
-
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
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
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Porsche
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