Truthfully, the Panamera is without a direct rival.
BMW’s 8-Series Gran Coupe and Mercedes-Benz’s CLS come closest in terms of sloped-roof style and performance options.
The Audi A7 is svelte and fun, and it’s a lot cheaper if you’re on something of a budget.
The Tesla Model S is really more of a rival for the Taycan electric car, but we see plenty of reasons to cross-shop it with the Panamera as well.
And for all-out opulence and sophistication, the recently redesigned Mercedes-Benz S-Class should be at the top of your shopping list.
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The 2021 Porsche Panamera is one of the finest cars money can buy, as it should be for the prices its maker charges. |
The 2021 Audi A7 heaps luxury into a svelte shape like a great tuxedo. |
The 2021 BMW 8-Series is a gorgeous statement piece that strikes an enviable balance between performance and usability. |
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class delivers power and performance to go with its elegance. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the benchmark for large luxury sedans. | |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $87,200 | $69,200 | $85,000 | $70,300 | $69,420 | $94,250 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | |
| Engine | |||||
| Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 | Electric | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 |
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| Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| RWD | Premium 55 TFSI quattro | 840i Gran Coupe | CLS 450 Coupe | Long Range Plus AWD *Ltd Avail* | S 450 Sedan |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Hatchback | quattro Sportback | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Porsche Panamera vs. 2021 Audi A7 | 2021 Porsche Panamera vs. 2021 BMW 8-Series | 2021 Porsche Panamera vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class | 2021 Porsche Panamera vs. 2021 Tesla Model S | 2021 Porsche Panamera vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class | |
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