2021 BMW i3 vs. 2021 Porsche Panamera

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What is the main difference between i3 and Panamera?

Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, market segment, and height. First of all, the 2021 Porsche Panamera has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2021 BMW i3 gets 53.4 more mpg. Also, there is a $42,750 difference in the base MSRP. The 2021 Panamera has a higher starting price than the 2021 i3. In addition, the i3 is significantly smaller, but the roofline is slightly taller than that of the Panamera. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • Auto, RWD
  • 2.9 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$44,450
$87,200
Engine
Engine
Electric Motor
2.9 L/177
Horsepower
Horsepower
170 hp
325 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
107 MPGe
18 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
93 MPGe
24 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
100 MPGe
20 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
69.9 - 70.5 in
76.3 - 78.2 in
Length
Length
158.1 - 158.3 in
198.8 - 204.7 in
Height
Height
62.6 - 62.9 in
56 - 56.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
101.2 in
116.1 - 122 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
76.7 - 77.5 ft2
105.3 - 111.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.6 in
-
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.5 in
-
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
53.6 in
-
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.2 in
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.9 in
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
49.2 in
-

Costs

2021 BMW i3

2021 Porsche Panamera

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$650 - $2,250
$3,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$152 (2021 BMW i3 120 Ah)
$1,025 (2021 Porsche Panamera RWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$9,121 - $10,721
$45,399
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