2015 BMW 7-Series vs 2015 Porsche Panamera

2015 BMW 7-Series

2015 Porsche Panamera

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4-Door Sedan RWD 740i

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

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4-Door HB

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$68,580

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$74,000

$78,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1233 / 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

19 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

41.9

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

38.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.2

51.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

33.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

120.9

115

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

65.3

Length, Overall (in)

199.8

197.4

Height, Overall (in)

58.3

55.8

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

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.3

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4344

3902

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

315 @ 5800

310 @ 6200

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

330 @ 1300

295 @ 3750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/182

3.6 L/220

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

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

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.97

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.46

3.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.01

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.00

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

7.7

8.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5.0

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