Porsche Panamera Turbo S vs. Porsche Taycan Turbo S

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche Panamera Turbo S and Porsche Taycan Turbo S 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 Turbo S and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S.

In comparing the Porsche Panamera Turbo S's and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S 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 base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Panamera Turbo S's and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S is a better car than the Porsche Panamera Turbo S.

Pricing: A used 2023 Porsche Panamera Turbo S ranges from $158,494 to $213,239 while a used 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo S is priced between $131,947 to $262,974. For a new model, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S's price is between $200,260 and $223,540, with the Porsche Taycan Turbo S priced between $151,997 and $227,093.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S loses 45.6 percent of its value and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S loses 57.7 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Panamera Turbo S retains 12.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Porsche Taycan Turbo S.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S’s base engine makes 620 horsepower, and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S base engine makes 750 horsepower. The Turbo S is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 498 miles. The Turbo S is rated to deliver an average of 76 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 201 miles.This gives the Porsche Taycan Turbo S the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Porsche Panamera Turbo S the advantage in maximum range. The Turbo S uses premium unleaded, and the Turbo S uses electricity.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Porsche Panamera Turbo S, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space.