2015 BMW 7-Series vs 2015 Porsche Panamera

2015 BMW 7-Series

2015 Porsche Panamera

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4-Door Sedan 740Ld xDrive AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 740Ld xDrive AWD	23	31	$76,400	$82,500
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 740Li RWD	19	29	$72,260	$78,000
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 740Li xDrive AWD	19	28	$75,020	$81,000
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 740i RWD	19	29	$68,580	$74,000
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 750Li RWD	16	25	$84,220	$91,000
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 750Li xDrive AWD	16	24	$86,980	$94,000
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 750i RWD	17	25	$80,815	$87,300
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 750i xDrive AWD	16	24	$83,575	$90,300
7 Series 4-Door Sedan 760Li RWD	13	20	$130,405	$141,200
7 Series 4-Door Sedan ALPINA B7 LWB RWD	16	25	$122,125	$132,200
7 Series 4-Door Sedan ALPINA B7 LWB xDrive AWD	16	24	$124,885	$135,200
7 Series 4-Door Sedan ALPINA B7 SWB RWD	16	25	$118,535	$128,300
7 Series 4-Door Sedan ALPINA B7 SWB xDrive AWD	16	24	$121,295	$131,300
7 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 7 L RWD	22	30	$78,055	$84,300

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4-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Panamera 4-Door HB	18	28	N/A	$78,100
Panamera 4-Door HB 4	18	27	N/A	$82,800
Panamera 4-Door HB 4S	17	27	N/A	$98,300
Panamera 4-Door HB 4S Executive	17	26	N/A	$125,600
Panamera 4-Door HB GTS	16	24	N/A	$113,400
Panamera 4-Door HB S	17	27	N/A	$93,200
Panamera 4-Door HB S E-Hybrid	23	29	N/A	$99,000
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo	15	24	N/A	$141,300
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo Executive	15	24	N/A	$161,100
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo S	15	24	N/A	$180,300
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo S Executive	15	24	N/A	$200,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$76,400

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$82,500

$78,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1375 / month

$1302 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.2

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 BMW 7-Series is exceptionally quick and technologically advanced, but also very luxurious and wonderfully comfortable.

The 2015 Porsche Panamera keeps delivering its phenomenal balance of utility, luxury, and performance.

TCC Likes

Strong powertrains
Formal yet athletic appearance
Many chances to upgrade

Fantastic acceleration and impressive steering (Turbo and Turbo S)
PDK gearbox remains a benchmark
High-speed stability and handling are excellent

TCC Dislikes

ActiveHybrid 7 should be smoother
Tech overload
Interiors without upgrades feel stark

Exterior styling still an acquired taste
Interior design can be busy, button-heavy
Driving aids sometimes interfere with driving feel

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

41.9

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

38.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.2

51.9

Second Leg Room (in)

44.3

33.3

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

126.4

115

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

65.3

Length, Overall (in)

205.3

197.4

Height, Overall (in)

58.3

55.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

17.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

44.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.5

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.7

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.6

39.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P275/45YR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P245/50YR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4685

3902

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Diesel Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

413 @ 1500

295 @ 3750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

3.6 L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 4000

310 @ 6200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.57

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.31

Trans Order Code

250

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.59

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.97

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.56

3.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.01

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 7 Series

Porsche Panamera

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.9

8.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5.0

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