Audi RS 7 vs Porsche Panamera (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$25,445
- RS 7: 273 hp more, 1 more seat.
- Panamera: $25,445 cheaper, 5 mpg better.
- RS 7 wins 5 of 9 measures.
| Measure | RS 7 | Panamera | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $133,995 | $108,550 | Panamera |
| Horsepower | 621 hp | 348 hp | RS 7 |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft | RS 7 |
| MPG combined | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | Panamera |
| Cargo, max | 24.6 cu ft | 46.9 cu ft | Panamera |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.0 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft | RS 7 |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 197.2 in | 198.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.8 in | 76.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,718 lb to 4,916 lb | 4,295 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | RS 7 |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 4.8 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 3.3 s tested | 5.0 s tested | RS 7 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| RS 7 performance AWD $132,700 | Panamera 4 E-Hybrid AWD $127,200 | $5,500 |
| Panamera RWD $113,000 | RS 7 performance AWD $132,700 | $19,700 |
Cost to run
Panamera costs $28,874 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | RS 7 | Panamera |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $133,995 | $108,550 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,400 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $14,400 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $148,395 | $119,521 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Panamera wins.
RS 7 wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Panamera | 19% |
| MPG | Panamera | 24% |
| Power | RS 7 | 44% |
| Space | Panamera | 48% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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