2008 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
