BMW M5 vs Porsche Panamera (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$16,200
- M5: 369 hp more, 1 more seat.
- Panamera: $16,200 cheaper, 7 mpg better.
- Panamera wins 4 of 9 measures.
| Measure | M5 | Panamera | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $124,750 | $108,550 | Panamera |
| Horsepower | 717 hp | 348 hp | M5 |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft to 738 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 14 mpg | 21 mpg | Panamera |
| EV range | 29 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 16.5 cu ft | 46.9 cu ft | Panamera |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.5 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft | Panamera |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 195.3 in to 200.6 in | 198.9 in | N/A |
| Width | 73.6 in to 77.6 in | 76.3 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 4,370 lb to 5,390 lb | 4,295 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | M5 |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 4.8 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5 s tested | 5.0 s tested | M5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| M5 AWD $123,300 | Panamera 4 AWD $120,400 | $2,900 |
| Panamera RWD $113,000 | M5 AWD $123,300 | $10,300 |
Cost to run
Panamera costs $17,864 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.
| Cost | M5 | Panamera |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $124,750 | $108,550 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,106 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,635 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $137,385 | $119,521 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Panamera wins.
M5 wins if Power weight is 9 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Panamera | 13% |
| MPG | Panamera | 13% |
| Power | M5 | 51% |
| Space | Panamera | 65% |
| 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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