2008 BMW 745 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 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 745 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 (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2008 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 745 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (749 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 745. (701 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 745 | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 745 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 701 Nm | 749 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
