2007 BMW 730 vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 730 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (250 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 730 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 730 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
