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Porsche Boxster vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (500 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (136,000 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Boxster or Porsche Panamera?

Porsche Boxster vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Porsche Boxster

  • clearly lighter
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Porsche Panamera

  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Boxster

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 is markedly cheaper – starting at 99,800 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 9.7 L/100km.

Panamera

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Panamera offers visibly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 500 HP. That’s roughly 282 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Porsche Boxster takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Panamera is barely faster – reaching 325 km/h, while the Porsche Boxster tops out at 308 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 550 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Porsche Panamera offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Boxster is clearly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 475 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers significantly more boot space – 494 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 372 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries considerably more – 545 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 275 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.

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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Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster epitomizes the essence of a pure, open-top driving experience with its mid-engine roadster design. Known for its agile handling and dynamic performance, the Boxster seamlessly blends luxury with thrilling precision on the road. Its unmistakable styling and superior engineering continue to captivate automotive enthusiasts who crave a visceral connection to the art of driving.

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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
136,000 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
288 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
122 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4,418 mm
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
1,252 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
270 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
500 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
308 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
450 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
368 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Porsche
Is the Porsche Boxster offered with different drivetrains?

The Porsche Boxster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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