2021 BMW 7-Series vs 2020 Porsche Panamera

2021 BMW 7-Series

2020 Porsche Panamera

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740i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
7 Series 740i Sedan	22	29	$81,225	$86,800
7 Series 740i xDrive Sedan	20	27	$84,015	$89,800
7 Series 745e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$89,685	$95,900
7 Series 750i xDrive Sedan	17	24	$96,290	$103,000
7 Series ALPINA B7 xDrive Sedan	17	24	$133,675	$143,200
7 Series M760i xDrive Sedan	13	20	$147,255	$157,800

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10 Years Edition RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Panamera 10 Years Edition RWD	19	27	N/A	$103,300
Panamera 4 10 Years Edition AWD	19	26	N/A	$107,500
Panamera 4 AWD	19	26	N/A	$91,800
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 10 Years Edition AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$116,900
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$103,800
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$108,300
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$107,800
Panamera 4 Executive AWD	19	26	N/A	$98,500
Panamera 4 Sport Turismo AWD	19	26	N/A	$98,000
Panamera 4S AWD	18	26	N/A	$105,000
Panamera 4S Executive AWD	18	26	N/A	$116,300
Panamera 4S Sport Turismo AWD	18	24	N/A	$111,200
Panamera GTS AWD	16	23	N/A	$129,300
Panamera GTS Sport Turismo AWD	15	22	N/A	$135,500
Panamera RWD	19	27	N/A	$87,200
Panamera Turbo AWD	18	25	N/A	$153,000
Panamera Turbo Executive AWD	18	25	N/A	$163,400
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$187,700
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$198,100
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$191,700
Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo AWD	18	23	N/A	$157,000

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Invoice Price

$81,225

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$86,800

$103,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1447 / month

$1722 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 BMW 7-Series has brash looks but brims with sophistication from behind the wheel.

It’s expensive, but the Porsche Panamera proves that old saw about getting what you pay for.

TCC Likes

Plush digs inside
Superb ride quality
Fantastic engines

Any-speed composure
Decadent interior
Practical (!)

TCC Dislikes

Does anyone actually like that grille?
745e doesn’t cut it
Massively expensive

Phenomenally expensive
Optional fifth seat is useless
Overwhelming lineup

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.2

Second Leg Room (in)

44.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

76.3

Track Width, Front (in)

63.4

65.8

Length, Overall (in)

207.4

198.8

Height, Overall (in)

58.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

Wheelbase (in)

126.4

116.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

47.3

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

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.6

23.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P315/30VR21

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P275/35VR21

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4244

4157

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

21 X 9.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

21 X 11.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

330 @ 1500

330 @ 1340

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

335 @ 5500

330 @ 5400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

G1F

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.68

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

5.97

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08