Porsche Taycan vs. Panamera: What’s The Difference?
A decade ago, Porsche disrupted the automotive world as the Panamera, our first-ever sports sedan, introduced itself to the streets of Riverside.
Thousands of Panamera models later, we’re encountering a comparable phenomenon via the all-electric Porsche Taycan – also a sedan.
To help both shoppers and enthusiasts determine which Porsche sedan suits their lifestyles, the automotive experts at our Los Angeles area Porsche dealership highlighted the key differences between the base models of the Porsche Taycan and the Porsche Panamera.
| 2020 Porsche Panamera | vs. | 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S |
| 330 hp | Max. Power | 522 hp* |
| 5.4 s | 0-60 | 3.8 s** |
| 164 mph | Top Track Speed | 155 mph |
| Available | All-wheel drive | Standard |
| 116.1 in | Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
| 4 | Seating | 4 |
| 17.6 ft3 | Rear luggage compartment volume | 14.3 ft3 |
| From $87,200*** | MSRP | From $103,800*** |
*Overboost Power with Launch Control up to (HP)
** with Launch Control
***Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Excludes options; taxes; title; registration; delivery, processing and handling fee; dealer charges. Dealer sets the actual selling price.
What’s The Difference Between the Porsche Taycan And Panamera?
Powertrain
Despite the number of doors they share and the identical badge they bear, the Porsche Taycan and Panamera differ in almost every way imaginable. Most crucially, they vary in how they derive their respectively exemplary performance.
The Panamera: a thoroughly proven turbocharged V6 mated to a new 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung.
The Taycan: a pioneering all-electric powertrain balanced between two permanent magnet synchronous motors, a two-speed transmission, and an 800-volt performance battery.
These starkly contrasting powerhouses evoke unique experiences both on and off the road, particularly in their energy sourcing and supply. For drivers leaning towards our fully electric sedan, we recommend exploring the Porsche Taycan charging options to learn how you can make the most of the EPA-estimated 192-mile driving range.
Performance
From a standing start, the Porsche Taycan edges out the Panamera with a 1.6-second faster 0-60 mph figure. Should you crave top speed, on the other hand, the Panamera will better suit your needs, according to Porsche’s track testing.
At the end of the day, both the Porsche Panamera and Porsche Taycan exhibit phenomenal driving dynamics whether you intend on cruising the boulevards of Los Angeles or spending quality time on the race track.
After all, the Panamera and Taycan converge in Porsche performance cornerstones like the adaptive air suspension, rear-axle steering, and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control.
Design
In terms of dimensions, both seat 4 passengers; however, the Panamera features a longer profile with a wheelbase nearly two inches longer than that of the Taycan.
The Panamera also offers more practical storage with 17.6 ft3 of space in the rear luggage compartment.
However, that’s not to say the Taycan will not hold its own as a daily driver. On top of the 14.3 ft3 trunk, drivers can utilize the 2.8 ft3 front luggage compartment of the engineless Taycan.
No matter which model you choose, you can bring up to three passengers to experience the exhilarating ride with you.
Discover Your Next Luxury Sports Sedan At Porsche Riverside
As soon as you’re ready to compare the Panamera and Taycan yourself, contact us at Porsche Riverside to schedule a test drive.
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