Porsche Panamera vs BMW 3 Series

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    2026 Porsche Panamera

    2026 Porsche Panamera

    2.9 L, 8-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, RWD

    From $246,700

    excl. on-roads

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    2025 BMW 3 Series - M Sport

    2025 BMW 3 Series - M Sport

    2.0 L, 8-speed auto, Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    From $89,900

    excl. on-roads

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    Overview

    Variant

    Variant

    M Sport

    Body type

    Hatchback

    Body type

    Sedan

    Engine size

    2.9 L

    Engine size

    2.0 L

    Drive type

    Rear

    Drive type

    Rear

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    9.5 / 100 km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    6.5 / 100 km

    Power and torque

    260kW / 500Nm

    Power and torque

    190kW / 400Nm

    789km

    908km

    Warranty

    3 year

    Warranty

    5 year

    Doors

    5

    Doors

    4

    Seats

    4

    Seats

    5

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Safety rating

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Specifications

    Engine size

    2.9 L

    Engine size

    2.0 L

    Cylinders

    6cyl

    Cylinders

    4cyl

    789km

    908km

    Power

    260kW at 5400 rpm

    Power

    190kW at 4500 rpm

    Torque

    500Nm at 1900 rpm

    Torque

    400Nm at 1550 rpm

    Engine configuration

    V

    Engine configuration

    In-Line

    Fuel injection

    Fuel injection

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    5.3 s

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    5.8 s

    Drive type

    Rear

    Drive type

    Rear

    Transmission

    8 SP Automatic

    Transmission

    8 SP Automatic

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel octane

    98

    Fuel octane

    95

    Fuel tank capacity

    75 L

    Fuel tank capacity

    59 L

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    9.5 / 100 km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    6.5 / 100 km

    Urban efficiency

    12.8 / 100km

    Urban efficiency

    8.0 / 100km

    Highway efficiency

    7.6 / 100km

    Highway efficiency

    5.7 / 100km

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    216g / km

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    149g / km

    Warranty

    3 year

    Warranty

    5 year

    Roadside assist

    3 year / Unlimited km

    Roadside assist

    3 year / Unlimited km

    Service interval

    Service interval

    Length

    5052 mm

    Length

    4713 mm

    Height

    1423 mm

    Height

    1440 mm

    Width

    1937 mm

    Width

    1827 mm

    Ground clearance unladen

    132 mm

    Ground clearance unladen

    141 mm

    Front track

    1671 mm

    Front track

    1573 mm

    Rear track

    1651 mm

    Rear track

    1568 mm

    Wheelbase

    2950 mm

    Wheelbase

    2851 mm

    Boot space

    494 L

    Boot space

    480 L

    Kerb weight

    4001 kg

    Kerb weight

    3362 kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    2515 kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    2080 kg

    Tare weight

    1766 kg

    Tare weight

    1488 kg

    Braked towing capacity

    Braked towing capacity

    1800 kg

    Unbraked towing capacity

    Unbraked towing capacity

    745 kg

    Front tyres

    275/40 R20 106Y

    Front tyres

    225/40 R19 93Y

    Front rims

    9.5x20

    Front rims

    8.0x19

    Rear tyres

    315/35 R20 110Y

    Rear tyres

    255/35 R19 92Y

    Rear rims

    11.5x20

    Rear rims

    8.5x19

    Safety rating

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Number of airbags

    10

    Number of airbags

    8

    Anti-collision system

    Standard

    Anti-collision system

    Standard

    Driver monitoring

    yes

    Driver monitoring

    yes

    Blind spot monitor

    Blind spot monitor active without turn signal

    Blind spot monitor

    Blind spot monitor steering vibration, active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance

    Lane departure warning

    Standard

    Lane departure warning

    Standard

    Active lane control

    yes

    Active lane control

    yes

    Traffic sign recognition

    Standard

    Traffic sign recognition

    Standard

    Security alarm

    Alarm

    Security alarm

    Four wheel drive type

    no

    Four wheel drive type

    no

    Low/high range

    no

    Low/high range

    no

    Approach angle

    Approach angle

    Departure angle

    Departure angle

    Breakover angle

    Breakover angle

    Differential lock

    Not Available

    Differential lock

    Not Available

    Features

    Apple CarPlay

    yes

    Apple CarPlay

    yes

    Android Auto

    yes

    Android Auto

    yes

    Wireless charging

    Wireless charging

    Standard

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    360° camera

    Standard

    360° camera

    Standard

    Cruise control

    Standard

    Cruise control

    Standard

    Start/stop system

    Standard

    Start/stop system

    Standard

    Number of speakers

    14

    Number of speakers

    10

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    USB ports (front)

    2

    USB ports (front)

    2

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    yes

    Display screen size

    12.30 ”

    Display screen size

    14.90 ”

    Seat material

    Leather

    Seat material

    Leather

    Heated seats (front)

    yes

    Heated seats (front)

    yes

    Heated seats (rear)

    no

    Heated seats (rear)

    no

    Heated steering wheel

    no

    Heated steering wheel

    yes

    Air conditioning type

    Fully-Auto

    Air conditioning type

    Fully-Auto

    Air conditioning zones

    4

    Air conditioning zones

    3

    Sunroof

    Standard

    Sunroof

    Standard

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