Halo sedans are becoming fewer and farther between these days, but fortunately Roswell, GA drivers will have a pair of compelling choices in the 2023 Porsche Panamera and the 2023 BMW 8 Series. But which of these four-door performance cruisers is the right choice for you? We’ve done some research to help you decide whether the Porsche Panamera or BMW 8 Series is the best option.
Engine and Performance
When it comes to what you get under the hood, both the 2023 Porsche Panamera and 2023 BMW 8 Series feature twin-turbo six-cylinder engines as standard fare. Split by just 10 horsepower, the BMW 8 Series does make a bit more punch at this base level, but acceleration is virtually identical thanks to the clever launch control of the Porsche Panamera.
That said, when you take into account the most powerful versions of both the Porsche Panamera and BMW 8 Series, the Porsche takes the cake without question. A 4.0-liter twin-turbo plug-in hybrid system delivers 690 horsepower and 641 pound-feet of torque in the Panamera, while the BMW M850i manages just 523 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque from its 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8. It should also be noted that only the Panamera comes with all-electric range, allowing you to drive for up to 17 miles on electric power alone, or leave your neighborhood in silence before you kick on the combustion engine.
Both the Porsche Panamera and BMW 8 Series come standard with rear-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive is available with each drivetrain to give you the level of performance and handling you’re looking for. In addition. Both models come with adaptive suspension settings, though the Panamera offers more performance focused handling while the 8 Series focuses primarily on comfort.
Interior and Comfort Features
Inside, the Porsche Panamera offers a four-seat configuration while the BMW 8 Series is capable of seating five, however the middle back seat is only suitable for a child or small adult. The Panamera offers more luxury to all four seating positions, offering heating and ventilation in both the front and rear seats, plus reclining rear seats as well as power adjustability up front. Meanwhile, the BMW 8 Series compromises rear seat comfort to add the third seat belt in the middle, giving the outboard rear seats less space and fewer overall features. Finally, both the Porsche Panamera and BMW 8 Series come standard with leather upholstery, however Alcantara is only available when taking home the Panamera.
Technology
Tech is comparable in both the Porsche Panamera and BMW 8 Series, with a digital instrument cluster, large infotainment display, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto services to help you stay connected. However, the Porsche Panamera offers parking assistance as standard along with adaptive cruise control, both of which are optional extras in the BMW 8 Series model. Both models also include smartphone app features that allow for remote lock and start as well as notifications and vehicle location information so you can always find your vehicle.
Safety
Safety is nearly equal with both the 2023 Porsche Panamera and BMW 8 Series models. Standard kit in both includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and pedestrian detection so you’ll enjoy a high level of confidence behind the wheel. You can also add blind spot monitoring and semi-autonomous drive modes to both models for added security and confidence behind the wheel.
Visit Our Dealership Today!
With generations of performance-focused engineering and a wealth of luxury features on board, the 2023 Porsche Panamera is an easy choice when you want performance in a four-door luxury sedan. Visit Hennessy Porsche to take the new Panamera for a test drive and forget that you ever considered a BMW 8 Series for your daily driver.