2004 BMW 118 vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 118 would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 585 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 118 | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 118 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
