BMW X6 vs. Porsche Panamera
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X6 and 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 BMW X6 and the Porsche Panamera.
When comparing the BMW X6's and the Porsche Panamera's specifications and ratings, the BMW X6 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Porsche Panamera has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The BMW X6 and Porsche Panamera have the same Based on this comparison of the BMW X6's and the Porsche Panamera's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Panamera is a better car than the BMW X6.
Pricing: A used 2026 BMW X6 ranges from $80,990 to $110,543 while a used 2025 Porsche Panamera is priced between $121,951 to $234,100. For a new model, the BMW X6's price is between $81,635 and $112,268, with the Porsche Panamera priced between $132,545 and $247,487.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X6 loses 55.3 percent of its value and the Porsche Panamera loses 49.6 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Panamera retains 5.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X6.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X6 is 7.5 out of 10 while the Porsche Panamera's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the BMW X6 being ranked 10 out of 27 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Porsche Panamera being ranked 4 out of 27 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV).
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the BMW X6 and Porsche Panamera is 7.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X6’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Porsche Panamera base engine makes 463 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
81635 - 112268
Starting MSRP:
76400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
77833
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
51200 - 138300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
132545 - 247487
Starting MSRP:
115500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
150675
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
106900 - 207000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
92425
Price Range:
80990 - 110543
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
73712
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
60234 - 92425
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
153792
Price Range:
121951 - 234100
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
172109
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
113606 - 246704
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
42193
Depreciation %:
0.55226703
Resale Value $:
34207
Residual Value %:
0.44773297
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.56208052
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.41556056 - 0.61479035
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
57740
Depreciation %:
0.49991016
Resale Value $:
57760
Residual Value %:
0.50008984
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
0.49455375
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
0.19283274 - 0.50548743
BMW X6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Panamera Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X6
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.055
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Panamera
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.142353437954284
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
1.7 - 7.2
BMW X6 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 27Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 64Ranking
56 out of / 68Porsche Panamera Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 26Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
BMW X6 Trim Levels
M60i, xDrive40i
Porsche Panamera Trim Levels
4 E-Hybrid, 4S E-Hybrid, Turbo E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid
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
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:
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
463 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
479 foot-lbs @ 1000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.092 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
27.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.6 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:
15.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
44.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5002 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5016 lbs
Width:
85.2 inches
Height:
55.9 inches
Length:
198.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Gold
Not available
Purple
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Frozen Blue Metallic / Gentian Blue Metallic / Lugano Blue / Montego Blue Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Ice Grey Metallic / Slate Grey Neo / Volcano Grey Metallic
Green
Aventurine Green Metallic / Oak Green Metallic Neo
Red
Carmine Red
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Gold
Madeira Gold Metallic
Purple
Provence
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
Red
Tacora Red
White
Ivory White
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Pepita Seat Centers / Black/Limestone Beige
Brown
Espresso
Gray
Black/Kalahari Grey
Red
Barrique Red / Black/Bordeaux Red
White
Not available
Beige
Black/Limestone Beige / Blackberry/Limestone Beige / Dark Night Blue/Limestone Beige
Green
Black/Night Green
