Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 8 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche Panamera and BMW 8 Series 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 and the BMW 8 Series.
In comparing the Porsche Panamera's and the BMW 8 Series's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Panamera has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The BMW 8 Series has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Panamera's and the BMW 8 Series's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Panamera is a better car than the BMW 8 Series.
Pricing: For a new model, the Porsche Panamera's price is between $118,614 and $166,636, with the BMW 8 Series priced between $95,395 and $119,016.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche Panamera loses 47.3 percent of its value and the BMW 8 Series loses 60 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Panamera retains 12.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 8 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche Panamera’s base engine makes 348 horsepower, and the BMW 8 Series base engine makes 335 horsepower.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
118614 - 166636
Starting MSRP:
102800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
100643
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
72000 - 128600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
95395 - 119016
Starting MSRP:
90800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
76559
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
48600 - 130700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
118833
Price Range:
99994 - 136900
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
108498
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
76075 - 139960
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
66455
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
66455 - 66455
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
49106
Depreciation %:
0.47768574
Resale Value $:
53694
Residual Value %:
0.5223142599999999
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.55588193
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.47768574 - 0.62908089
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
54707
Depreciation %:
0.602505
Resale Value $:
36093
Residual Value %:
0.39749500000000004
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.56080626
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.46195828 - 0.61493575
Porsche Panamera Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW 8 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Panamera
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
9.1 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.001
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 8 Series
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
9.4 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.142353437954284
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.6 - 11.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Porsche Panamera Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 9BMW 8 Series Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 16Ranking
17 out of / 20Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche Panamera Trim Levels
4, Base, GTS
BMW 8 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
348 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
368 foot-lbs @ 1900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.081 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
427 / 593 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4295 lbs
Width:
85.2 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
198.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4180 lbs
Width:
84.1 inches
Height:
55.4 inches
Length:
200.3 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Frozen Blue Metallic / Gentian Blue Metallic / Lugano Blue / Montego Blue Metallic
Gold
Madeira Gold Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Ice Grey Metallic / Slate Grey Neo / Volcano Grey Metallic
Green
Aventurine Green Metallic / Oak Green Metallic Neo
Purple
Provence
Red
Carmine Red
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic / Portimao Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gold
Not available
Gray
Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
San Remo Green Metallic
Purple
Not available
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Limestone Beige / Blackberry/Limestone Beige / Dark Night Blue/Limestone Beige
Black
Black / Black w/ Pepita Seat Centers / Black/Limestone Beige
Brown
Espresso
Gray
Black/Kalahari Grey
Green
Black/Night Green
Red
Barrique Red / Black/Bordeaux Red
Blue
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Black w/ BlackM Piping
Brown
Cognac / Tartufo/Black
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Fiona Red/Black
Blue
Night Blue/Black
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Night Blue / Ivory White/Tartufo
