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Mazda MX-30 vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Porsche Panamera?

Mazda MX-30 vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Porsche Panamera

  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,923 £.

As for electric range, the Porsche Panamera offers a bit more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 12 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

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 170 HP. That’s roughly 612 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 Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Panamera is clearly faster – reaching 325 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 185 km/h.

MX-30

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: Mazda MX-30 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is very slightly lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 111 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers visibly more boot space – 494 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Porsche Panamera offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,385 L, about 230 L more than the Mazda MX-30.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries noticeably more – 545 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 143 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera is clearly superior 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.

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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
Mazda MX-30
Porsche Panamera

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Mazda MX-30

The Mazda MX-30 trades conventional EV practicality for a boutique vibe, wrapping easy urban agility and a stylish, artisan interior into a compact package that stands out in the crossover crowd. It’s ideal for city-minded buyers who value design and driving feel over long-distance trips, and its quirky details prove Mazda can be playful without losing its driver-focused soul.

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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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Mazda MX-30
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
22 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
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
402 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Porsche
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