The 2019 Porsche Panamera gets a 3.0L Turbo V6 which can be as powerful as 330 hp at 5400 RPMs and as thrusting as 331 lb-ft at 1340 RPMs. The low-end torque is massive with which it covers a quarter-mile within 12.1 seconds, but this is not a one-man show as the 8-Speed Auto-Shift Manual in an RWD layout is equivalently responsible for the pick-up. In the 0-60 mph feat, it continues to leave its marks with 4.7 seconds on the clock. There is one more variant available which is characterized by the 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6. It is capable of producing 440 hp of power @ 5650 RPMs. Therefore, the overall picture makes it one of the best in the segment and a desirable package to own.
Models
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2019 Porsche Panamera Base
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2019 Audi A7 Prestige
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2019 BMW 7 Series 740i
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2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 450
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MSRP
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$87,550
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$77,295
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$84,645
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$92,245
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Engine
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3.0L Turbo V6
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3.0L Turbo V6
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3.0L Turbo I6
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3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
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Drivetrain
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RWD
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AWD
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RWD
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RWD
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Transmission
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8-Speed Auto-Shift Manual
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7-Speed Auto-Shift Manual
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8-Speed Automatic
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9-Speed Automatic
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Power (hp @ RPM
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330 @ 5400
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335 @ 5000
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320 @ 5200
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362 @ 5500
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Torque (lb-ft @ RPM)
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331 @ 1340
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369 @ 1370
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330 @ 1380
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369 @ 1600
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0-60 MPH (seconds)
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4.7
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4.9
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3.6
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5.5
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Quarter-Mile (seconds)
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12.1
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13.4
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12.8
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11.7
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Top-Speed (MPH)
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185
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190
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155
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155
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As per the data, the most dominant among them is S 450 with its highest numbers on paper, but the least impression is also created by the same. Despite being the most powerful powertrain, the S 450 is comparatively slow and sluggish. The opposite is true for the BMW 740i as it seems to be generating the least thrust yet manages to outclass all others with 3.6 seconds in the 0-60 mph. In the midst of all this chaos, the Panamera shines out as it has the right melange of top speed and acceleration prowess.
How well does the 2019 Porsche Panamera handle?
This is something where the Porsche has always been inspiring, and so does the Panamera. There is nothing less that can be expected from this purist machinery as it is exceptionally capable with its ride-height control adaptive dynamic suspension. The feedback and response as a reaction to it are simply mouthwatering.
The icing on the cake is that the steering is light, and effort is reduced to marginality to keep it under the curve. The compact size and boundary dimensions further compliment it to be stable while speeding at 185 mph without any body-leaning. The lower center of gravity is also a blessing in disguise for this segment. Therefore, it is one of the few in the market upon which one can rely with closed eyes.
2019 Porsche Panamera Braking Performance
The powertrain performance is always the half side of the moon. The other half is the braking efficiency. Adding to the narration, the Porsche Panamera gets 13.8” brake rotors in the front and 13” rotors at the rear. The 4-wheel vented discs are ABS supported which keeps the wheel slippage out of the scenario. The braking unit is further extended by the Brake Assist and Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential. The Electric Parking Brake has been added as well to artillery. The data for its braking distance is not available, but with the lightest weight among the rivals coupled with such a braking package, it can be expected to be within the limits only.
Models
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2019 Porsche Panamera Base
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2019 Audi A7 Prestige
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2019 BMW 7 Series 740i
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2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 450
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Brake Rotors: Front (inches)
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13.8
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13.3
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14.7
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13.2
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Brake Rotors: Rear (inches)
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13
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13
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14.5
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11.8
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Curb Weight (lbs)
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4001
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4332
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4195
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4553
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60-0 (feet)
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N/A
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109
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N/A
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N/A
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BMW has offered the 7 Series with the biggest brake rotors in the competition, whereas the Mercedes offers the smallest ones. We do not have the braking data for all except Audi, which takes 109 feet to reach a halt from 60 mph. When comparing the curb weight, Mercedes is the heaviest while Porsche is the lightest, measuring 4,553 and 4,001 lbs, respectively.