Porsche Panamera 4S vs. GTS

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche Panamera 4S and Porsche Panamera GTS 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 Porsche Panamera 4S and the Porsche Panamera GTS.

In comparing the Porsche Panamera 4S's and the Porsche Panamera GTS's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Panamera 4S has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Porsche Panamera GTS has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Porsche Panamera 4S and Porsche Panamera GTS have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the Porsche Panamera 4S's and the Porsche Panamera GTS's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Panamera 4S is a better car than the Porsche Panamera GTS.

Pricing: A used 2023 Porsche Panamera 4S ranges from $105,081 to $139,014 while a used 2023 Porsche Panamera GTS is priced between $127,292 to $171,500. For a new model, the Porsche Panamera 4S's price is between $126,351 and $149,653, with the Porsche Panamera GTS priced between $149,292 and $172,062.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Porsche Panamera 4S and the Porsche Panamera GTS 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 Porsche Panamera 4S’s base engine makes 443 horsepower, and the Porsche Panamera GTS base engine makes 473 horsepower. The 4S is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 569 miles. The GTS is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 498 miles. This gives the Porsche Panamera 4S the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Porsche Panamera GTS. Both models use premium unleaded.