Comparing the 2022 Porsche Panamera to the 2022 Audi A7

With a new year comes new models and for 2022, both Porsche and Audi have once again brought out updated versions of the Panamera and A7. In this article we're going to be breaking down each of these luxury cars to see how they stack up to one another and find out which one offers the most bang for your buck.

 

Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A7

Because both the Porsche Panamera and Audi A7 are midsize luxury sedans vying for your hard-earned dollars, it makes sense to find out exactly what each model offers before you buy. Here is a detailed assessment of each model.

Available Trims

When it comes to the trim levels of the Panamera and A7, the Panamera gives drivers a lot more options. The Porsche model has eight available trims, while the Audi only has three.

Porsche Panamera Trims

  • Panamera
  • Panamera 4
  • Panamera 4S
  • Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
  • Panamera 4S E-Hybrid
  • Panamera GTS
  • Panamera Turbo S
  • Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

Audi A7 Trims

  • Premium
  • Premium Plus
  • Prestige

Performance

In terms of performance, the Panamera offers several more powertrain options when compared to the A7. The Panamera offers seven unique engines while the A7 only has two.

Panamera Powertrains

  • 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 with 325 horsepower (Base Trims)
  • 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 443 horsepower (4S Trim)
  • 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine and an electric motor with 455 horsepower (4 E-Hybrid)
  • 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine and an electric motor with 552 horsepower (4S E-Hybrid)
  • 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 473 horsepower (GTS)
  • 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 620 horsepower (Turbo S)
  • 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine and an electric motor with 690 horsepower (Turbo S E-Hybrid)

A7 Powertrains

  • 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 with 335 horsepower (All Trims)
  • 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 362 horsepower (Optional for Premium Plus and Prestige)

    • Fuel Economy

    You can travel far when you pick up the Porsche Panamera and Audi A7 but again, the Panamera outshines when we compare these two models. In terms of fuel economy, the Audi A7 gets an estimated 21/30 mpg while the Panamera gets an estimated 50/54 mpg.

    Technology

    What's a luxury vehicle without great technology to help it shine. Drivers who purchase the Porsche Panamera will find that this luxury sedan offers many amenities such as a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, a navigation system, a wireless charging pad, a 10-speaker audio system, and so much more.

    Those who purchase the Audi A7 will find similar technology like heated front seats and a navigations system. But the A7 also features amenities such as heated rear seats, a head-up display, a front-massaging seat, a traffic sign reader, plus others.

    Safety

    As for safety features, each brand has provided their vehicles with state-of-the-art driver aids to keep their passengers safe for any situation. Found in the Porsche Panamera are safety features such as front and rear parking, lane-keeping assist, forward collision mitigation, adaptive headlights, Adaptive cruise control, and a surround-view camera system.

    As for the Audi A7, this vehicle comes outfitted with many similar drivers aids as the Panamera like lane departure warning, forward collision mitigation, front and rear parking sensors, a blind-spot monitor, and a surround-view camera system.

    Learn More at Our Dealership

    With more trims and powertrains, a better fuel economy, and a host of technology and safety features, it's easy to see that the Porsche Panamera is the superior luxury sedan. If you remain unconvinced and wish to learn more about the Panamera model, give us a call, and our team will be happy to answer all your questions. Or, as an alternative, why not schedule a test drive at our Roswell dealership and check out what this vehicle offers for yourself?

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