Porsche Panamera vs Rolls-Royce Ghost
The Porsche Panamera is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 15 mpg for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, a 10 mpg advantage and costs about $2,000 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Porsche Panamera leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Porsche Panamera
Large Cars · 139 configurations
2015–2027
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Large Cars · 33 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Porsche Panamera | Rolls-Royce Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg ✓ | 15 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 23 mpg ✓ | 13 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 29 mpg ✓ | 21 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,050 ✓ | $5,050 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 185 g/mi ✓ | 580 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 2.9, 4.0 | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AM-S8), Automatic (AM-S7) | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Premium Gas or Electricity | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 139 | 33 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Panamera vs Ghost: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Porsche Panamera or the Rolls-Royce Ghost?
The Porsche Panamera is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 15 mpg for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, a 10 mpg advantage and costs about $2,000 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Porsche Panamera runs about $3,050 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $5,050 for the Rolls-Royce Ghost — a difference of roughly $2,000 per year.
What engines do the Panamera and Ghost offer?
Porsche Panamera: SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, 2.9, 4.0. Rolls-Royce Ghost: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Porsche Panamera and the Rolls-Royce Ghost as Large Cars, so they compete directly.
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