2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 123. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 123 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2011 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 275 kg more than 2011 BMW 123. 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Panamera | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | Panamera | 123 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 51 L |
