Porsche Panamera Turbo S (2011 – 2013) vs BMW M5 (2011 – 2013): specs compared

The BMW M5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 560 hp against 550 hp. The Porsche Panamera Turbo S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 s against 4.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 306 km/h against 249 km/h. The BMW M5 uses less fuel, from 9.9 L/100 km against 11.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,870 kg against 1,995 kg. At 4,971 mm, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S is 61 mm longer than the BMW M5.

Specification Porsche Panamera Turbo S Porsche Panamera Turbo S 2011 – 2013 BMW M5 BMW M5 2011 – 2013
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2011 – 2013 2011 – 2013
Body style — —
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive AWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 550 hp 560 hp
Torque 750 Nm 678 Nm
0–100 km/h 3.8 s 4.4 s
Top speed 306 km/h 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 11.5 L/100 km 9.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,971 mm 4,910 mm
Width 1,930 mm 1,891 mm
Height 1,417 mm 1,456 mm
Wheelbase 2,921 mm 2,964 mm
Curb weight 1,995 kg 1,870 kg

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