2012 Porsche Panamera vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Porsche Panamera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Porsche Panamera would be higher. Both 2012 Porsche Panamera and 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (286 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 380 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Porsche Panamera | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Porsche | Jeep |
Model | Panamera | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4821 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 2154 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1763 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2916 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |