2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Panamera and 2012 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 44 more horse power than 2012 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 330.
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 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera. 2012 Porsche Panamera has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Panamera | 2012 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | Panamera | 330 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 57 L |
