2003 BMW 545 vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (300 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 55 kg more than 2003 BMW 545.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 545 | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 545 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
