2016 Porsche Panamera vs. 2017 Porsche Panamera
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Porsche Panamera and 2017 Porsche Panamera contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Porsche Panamera and the 2017 Porsche Panamera.
When comparing the 2016 Porsche Panamera's and the 2017 Porsche Panamera's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Porsche Panamera has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2017 Porsche Panamera has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2016 Porsche Panamera and 2017 Porsche Panamera have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2016 Porsche Panamera's and the 2017 Porsche Panamera's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Porsche Panamera is a better car than the 2016 Porsche Panamera.
Pricing: A used 2016 Porsche Panamera ranges from $26,157 to $55,606 while a used 2017 Porsche Panamera is priced between $39,880 to $75,990.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Porsche Panamera and the 2017 Porsche Panamera both lose 45.6 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Porsche Panamera is 7.5 out of 10. Porsche Panamera is ranked 7 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Porsche Panamera is 7.4 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2016 Porsche Panamera’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the 2017 Porsche Panamera base engine makes 330 horsepower. The Panamera is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 591 miles. The Panamera is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 664 miles. This gives the 2017 Porsche Panamera the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2016 Porsche Panamera. The Panamera uses gasoline, and the Panamera uses premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$78,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$78,863
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$31,065 - $121,550
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$85,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$78,706
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$32,065 - $131,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,422
Price Range:
$26,157 - $55,606
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$30,744
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$15,446 - $59,107
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
40
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
79,124
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$56,052
Price Range:
$39,880 - $75,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$36,347
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$17,962 - $68,918
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
45
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61,882
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Porsche Panamera Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Panamera Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Porsche Panamera
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.4 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Porsche Panamera
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.7 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
35.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.5 - 35.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
28.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 28.3
Porsche Panamera Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
18 out of / 24Porsche Panamera Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
18 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2016 Porsche Panamera Trim Levels
4, 4 Edition, 4S, 4S Executive, Base, Edition, GTS, S, Turbo, Turbo Executive, Turbo S, Turbo S Executive
2017 Porsche Panamera Trim Levels
4, 4 Executive, 4S, 4S Executive, Base, Turbo, Turbo Executive
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 3750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
330 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 1340 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 591 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
498 / 664 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
15.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
17.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3902 lbs
Width:
83.2 inches
Height:
55.8 inches
Length:
197.4 inches
Wheelbase:
115 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4001 lbs
Width:
85.2 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
198.8 inches
Wheelbase:
116.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50ZR18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45ZR19
Exterior Colors
Beige
Palladium Metallic
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Night Blue Metallic / Sapphire Blue Metallic
Brown
Chestnut Brown Metallic / Mahogany Metallic
Gray
Agate Grey Metallic / Carbon Grey Metallic
Purple
Amethyst Metallic
Red
Carmine Red Metallic / Ruby Red Metallic
Silver
GT Silver Metallic / Rhodium Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Palladium Metallic
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Night Blue Metallic / Sapphire Blue Metallic
Brown
Mahogany Metallic
Gray
Agate Grey Metallic / Chalk Metallic / Volcano Grey Metallic
Purple
Amethyst Metallic
Red
Carmine Red Metallic
Silver
GT Silver Metallic / Rhodium Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Interior Colors
Beige
Luxor Beige / Luxor Beige/Cream
Black
Black / Black/Carrera Red / Black/Cream / Black/Luxor Beige / Black/Saddle Brown
Brown
Cognac / Espresso / Saddle Brown
Gray
Agate Grey / Agate Grey/Cream
Red
Marsala Red / Marsala Red/Cream
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Black/Bordeaux Red / Black/Chalk / Black/Luxor Beige / Black/Saddle Brown
Brown
Saddle Brown / Saddle Brown/Luxor Beige
Gray
Agate Grey
Red
Marsala Red / Marsala Red/Cream
