BMW M5 F10 or Porsche Panamera 970?

2011–2016 vs 2009–2016 · Sedan vs Liftback

In short

Length: M5 F10 4,910 mm, Panamera 970 4,970 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: M5 F10 520 l, Panamera 970 445 l.
Lowest consumption: M5 F10 9.9 l/100 km, Panamera 970 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: M5 F10 412–423 kW, Panamera 970 184–368 kW.
Standard equipment: M5 F10 40 items (Standard), Panamera 970 40 items (Panamera).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW M5 F102011–2016 · 3 engines · Standard, Competition Paket, 30 Jahre M5, Pure Metal Silver EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Porsche Panamera 9702009–2016 · 4 engines · Panamera, TurboSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW M5 F102011–2016no listings	Porsche Panamera 9702009–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,910 mm	Length4,970 mm
Width	Width1,891 mm	Width1,931 mm
Height	Height1,451 mm–1,456 mm	Height1,418 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,964 mm	Wheelbase2,920 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance128 mm–132 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume520 l	Trunk volume445 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,870 kg–1,945 kg	Curb weight1,770 kg–1,995 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank80 l	Fuel tank80 l–100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2016	Production years2009–2016
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeLiftback
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines4
Power	Power412–423 kW (560–575 hp)	Power184–368 kW (250–500 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.4	Displacement (l)3.0–4.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.9 l/100 km · 4.4 V8	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · Diesel 3.0
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · Competition	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · Turbo 4.8
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed303 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Panamera
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim40 · Standard	Items in the base trim40 · Panamera
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · Standard	Items in the top trim42 · Turbo
Equipment · Comfort12 · 13
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors✓	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Head-up Display	Head-up Display✓	Head-up Display—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate—	Power Tailgate✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Adaptive suspension	Adaptive suspension✓	Adaptive suspension—
Equipment · Interior7 · 5
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Genuine Leather	Genuine Leather—	Genuine Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory✓	Driver's Seat Memory—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 3
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Adaptive Headlights	Adaptive Headlights✓	Adaptive Headlights—
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW M5 F10 or Porsche Panamera 970?

Length: Porsche Panamera 970 4,970 mm, BMW M5 F10 4,910 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,920 vs 2,964 mm. Boot: 445 vs 520 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M5 F10 or Porsche Panamera 970?

The most frugal BMW M5 F10 uses 9.9 l/100 km (4.4 V8); the most frugal Porsche Panamera 970 6.5 l/100 km (Diesel 3.0).

Which is more powerful — BMW M5 F10 or Porsche Panamera 970?

The strongest BMW M5 F10 makes 423 kW (575 hp) (Competition); the strongest Porsche Panamera 970 368 kW (500 hp) (Turbo 4.8).

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