2007 BMW 550 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (296 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 550 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
