2010 BMW M6 vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW M6 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (429 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2011 Porsche Panamera. 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M6. 2011 Porsche Panamera has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW M6 | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M6 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1377 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2781 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
