2007 BMW X3 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 X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW X3 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | X3 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2920 mm |
