Porsche Panamera vs BMW 7 Series
The BMW 7 Series is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Porsche Panamera, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $350 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the BMW 7 Series leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Porsche Panamera
Large Cars · 139 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Porsche Panamera | BMW 7 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg | 28 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 23 mpg | 25 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 29 mpg | 31 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,050 | $2,700 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 185 g/mi | 130 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 2.9, 4.0 | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AM-S8), Automatic (AM-S7) | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Premium Gas or Electricity | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel |
| EPA class | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 139 | 69 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Panamera vs 7 Series: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Porsche Panamera or the BMW 7 Series?
The BMW 7 Series is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 28 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Porsche Panamera, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $350 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the BMW 7 Series runs about $2,700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,050 for the Porsche Panamera — a difference of roughly $350 per year.
What engines do the Panamera and 7 Series offer?
Porsche Panamera: SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 2.9, 4.0. BMW 7 Series: SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Porsche Panamera and the BMW 7 Series as Large Cars, so they compete directly.
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