BMW i8 vs. Porsche Panamera
When we compare the BMW i8 to the Porsche Panamera, the BMW i8 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Porsche Panamera has the advantage in the area of overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the BMW i8 versus the Porsche Panamera, the BMW i8 is a better car than the Porsche Panamera.
BMW i8 vs. Porsche Panamera Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW i8 is 7.5 out of 10 while the Porsche Panamera's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the BMW i8 being ranked 3 out of 19 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) and the Porsche Panamera being ranked 6 out of 25 Best Luxury Large Cars.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the BMW i8’s base engine makes 369 horsepower, and the Porsche Panamera base engine makes 330 horsepower. The i8 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 337 miles. The Panamera is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 640 miles. The i8 uses electricity, premium unleaded, and the Panamera uses premium unleaded.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
50.8%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$70,445 - $123,448
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
47.1%
BMW i8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
6.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Panamera Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW i8 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 28Porsche Panamera Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 25Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 25Summary Review
Not yet available
Summary Review
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
BMW i8 Trim Levels
Not yet available
Porsche Panamera Trim Levels
10 Year Edition, 4, 4 10 Year Edition, 4 Executive, 4S, 4S Executive, Base, GTS, Turbo, Turbo Executive, 4 Sport Turismo, 4S Sport Turismo, GTS Sport Turismo, Turbo Sport Turismo
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
369 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
420 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.105 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
330 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 1340 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 29 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 337 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
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):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
450 / 640 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
32.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
28.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49.6 inches
Cargo Space:
4.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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:
17.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3501 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
50.9 inches
Length:
184.9 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4157 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:
20.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
215/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
265/45ZR19
