Compare the new Porsche Panamera to the new Porsche Taycan in Columbus, OH
Upgrading your current ride can be exhilarating, but it can also be stressful, trying to decide which model checks all your boxes. Even after you've decided that stepping up to a luxury model like Porsche is exactly what you're looking for, narrowing down which vehicle can be daunting. There's still a lot of information to sift through, including whether you want to stick with a tried-and-true gasoline model or enter the world of eco-friendly models with a hybrid or all-electric vehicle. At Porsche Columbus, we know this can be time-consuming, so we've put together this helpful comparison page so you can see how the new Panamera stacks up against its all-electric sibling, the new Taycan. You'll take a deep dive into the specs and features, including connectivity, luxury, performance, and more. The Panamera offers a hybrid option, so you can test out the waters of environmentally friendly rides if you're not ready for an all-electric. Contact Porsche Columbus with any questions about these two exciting sedan models, or to set up a test drive or two so you can experience the exhilaration of being behind the wheel of a Porsche sedan firsthand. We're conveniently located just minutes from John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus, OH. Stop by today or check out our online virtual showroom.
New Porsche Panamera vs New Porsche Taycan: Design & Exterior Features
Both the new Panamera and the new Taycan start off with standard 19-inch wheels with the option to upgrade to either 20- or 21-inch tires. Both come standard with Matrix Design LED headlights, or you can choose the optional HD-Matrix Design LED headlights, available in Glacier Blue on the Taycan, which makes a bold statement on the road. Only the Panamera offers a standard three-dimensional taillight strip and auto-dimming exterior mirrors for safer nighttime drives. Both the Panamera and the Taycan offer standard heated exterior mirrors to help get started earlier on frosty winter mornings. The panoramic roof system is standard fare on the Panamera and optional on the Taycan, available in glass or with variable light control.
New Porsche Panamera vs New Porsche Taycan: Comfort & Technology
The new Panamera comes standard with 14-way comfort seats, while the new Taycan offers standard 8-way comfort seats. Heating functions are standard in both models, while you can upgrade both to 18-way adaptive sports seats plus for the ultimate in luxury. A heated steering wheel and a 2-zone automatic climate control are standard fare on both sedans. You can choose to upgrade both rides with heated rear seats and ventilated front seats with massage functions. Only on the Panamera can you add optional ventilated rear seats with massage. Staying connected is easy with the standard smartphone compartment and wireless charging on both the Panamera and the Taycan. Both models offer the optional passenger side display and the Porsche rear seat entertainment, so all your passengers are engaged.
New Porsche Panamera vs New Porsche Taycan: Performance
Performance is where these two incredible models really shine. The new Panamera boasts a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 under the hood, producing 348 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. The Panamera 4 E-Hybrid option makes a thunderous 463 horsepower and has a range in the all-electric mode of up to 25 miles. The new Taycan EV comes standard with the E-performance powertrain with the permanent magnet synchronous motor, generating 402 horsepower and offering an all-electric range of up to 240 miles. Both models are rear-wheel drive and offer optional rear axle steering. The Panamera gets up to 60 MPH from a dead stop in only 5 seconds, while the Taycan shaves off half a second, reaching 60 MPH in 4.5 seconds.
New Porsche Panamera vs New Porsche Taycan: Safety
With great performance comes great responsibility, and both the new Panamera and the new Taycan come with the latest safety features and driver assist technology. Both models offer standard front and rear ParkAssist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Exit Warning, and Lane Change Assist, while you can choose the optional remote ParkAssist for easier access to narrow spaces and the innovative Night Vision Assist. Standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert is standard fare only on the Panamera, while you'll find optional Adaptive Cruise Control exclusively on the Taycan.
New Porsche Panamera vs New Porsche Taycan: Overall Value
It comes down to personal preference when choosing between the new Porsche Panamera sedan and the new Porsche Taycan EV. If you're looking for an exciting gasoline-powered ride or an impressive E-Hybrid, the Panamera is an ideal choice. If you're ready to take the plunge in the luxury all-electric automotive world, the Taycan will check all of your boxes. Offering exceptional performance, the latest in connectivity, and driver assist technology, you can't go wrong with either of these legendary models. Contact us at Porsche Columbus today by phone, online, or stop by our dealership in Columbus, OH, minutes away from the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, to schedule your test drive and see what pure Porsche power really feels like.
