BMW M5 vs Porsche Panamera

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

BMW M5
Porsche Panamera

BMW

M5

From ₹2.12 Crore

Porsche

Panamera

From ₹1.79 Crore

BMW M5M5 · ₹2.12 Crore
Porsche PanameraPanamera Standard · ₹1.79 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price M5: ₹2.12 Crore Panamera: ₹1.79 Crore (ahead) Panamera ₹32.88 lakh cheaper
Airbags M5: Not listed Panamera: 8 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage M5: 49.75 kmpl (ahead) Panamera: 10.50 kmpl Claimed
Power M5: 717 bhp (ahead) Panamera: 353 PS Different engines
Boot M5: 466 litres Panamera: 494 litres (ahead) Length 5,096 vs 5,052 mm
Versions M5: 1 Panamera: 2 (ahead) Only M5: hybrid, automatic

Pick the M5 for better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Panamera for the lower price, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2.12 Crore
₹1.79 Crore
On-road in
₹2.34 Crore
₹1.98 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,92,671 a month
₹3,31,903 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Hybrid, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
717 bhp
353 PS
Torque
1000 Nm
500 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
49.75 kmpl
10.50 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Sedan
Executive Luxury Sports Fastback / Saloon
Seating Capacity
5
4 / 5 Seats (2+2 Executive)
Powertrain Type
Plug-in Hybrid (V8 petrol + electric motor)
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Engine Type
4.4-litre V8 M TwinPower Turbo Petrol + Electric Motor (PHEV)
Not listed
ICE Output
585 hp (430 kW), 750 Nm
Not listed
Electric Motor Output
197 hp (145 kW), 280 Nm
Not listed
Combined System Output
727 PS (535 kW) / 1,000 Nm
Not listed
0-100 km/h
3.5 seconds (claimed)
Not listed
0-200 km/h
10.9 seconds (claimed)
Not listed
Top Speed
250 kmph standard, 305 kmph with M Driver's Package
272 km/h (Panamera); GTS top speed not published by sources checked
Electric-only Top Speed
140 kmph
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol / Strong Hybrid
Displacement
Not listed
2,894 cc (2.9L Twin-Turbo V6, Panamera) / 3,996 cc (4.0L Twin-Turbo V8, GTS)
Engine Config
Not listed
2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 (353 PS & 500 Nm on Panamera) / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 (500 PS & 660 Nm on GTS)
Drivetrain
Not listed
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) on Panamera / Porsche Traction Management (PTM) Active All-Wheel Drive (AWD) on GTS
0-100
Not listed
5.3 sec (Panamera); 3.8 sec (GTS, with Sport Chrono)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
8-Speed M Steptronic with Drivelogic
Not listed
Drive Type
M xDrive AWD (rear-biased, 2WD mode selectable)
Not listed
Battery Capacity
18.6 kWh Lithium-ion (high voltage)
Not listed
Transmission
Not listed
8-Speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission)
Gears
Not listed
8
Paddles
Not listed
Yes
Hybrid
Not listed
Porsche E-Hybrid 400V System with 25.9 kWh Battery Pack (up to 91 km pure electric zero-emission WLTP range)

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Wheels / Tyres
20-inch, 285/40 ZR20
Not listed
Rear Wheels / Tyres
21-inch, 295/35 ZR21
Not listed
Brakes
M Compound Brakes standard, M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional
Not listed
Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension with Electronically Controlled Dampers
Not listed
Steering
Electrically Assisted Rack-and-Pinion, M Servotronic, Variable Ratio, Integral Active Steering (rear-wheel steering up to 1.5 degrees)
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,096 mm
5,052 mm
Width
1,970 mm
1,937 mm (2,165 mm with mirrors)
Height
1,510 mm
1,423 mm
Wheelbase
3,006 mm
2,950 mm (Massive executive fastback wheelbase)
Boot Space (Litres)
466 Litres
Not listed
Seating Capacity
5
Not listed
Ground Clearance
Not listed
134 mm (Active Ride Auto-Lifts 55 mm for entry)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,885 kg (Panamera) / 2,360 kg (Turbo E-Hybrid)
Boot Space
Not listed
494 Litres (expandable to 1,328 L with fastback hatch) / 421L (E-Hybrid)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
80 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.8 m

Safety & ADAS

ADAS (Standard)
Driving Assistant with Rear Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning with Steering Assistance
Not listed
ADAS (Optional)
Driving Assistant Professional: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Emergency Lane/Stop Assistant, Lane Change Assistant, Cross Traffic Warning
Not listed
Parking Assist
Parking Assistant Plus with Surround View Camera, Reversing Assistant
Not listed
Stability Systems
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Cornering Brake Control, Active Roll Stabilization
Not listed
Other Safety
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto-Hold, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The standard 5 Series scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2023).
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Airbags
Not listed
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full curtain, driver/passenger knee airbags)
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Porsche Stability Management PSM, PTV Plus, Porsche Active Ride Roll Compensation, ABS with EBD)
ADAS
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS (Porsche InnoDrive with Adaptive Cruise Control, Active Lane Keep, Night Vision Assist, Remote ParkAssist via Smartphone)
Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Parking View & Ultrasonic Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Direct Active TPMS)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Operating System
BMW Operating System 8.5
Not listed
Display
BMW Curved Display, BMW Live Cockpit Professional (12.3-inch driver display and 14.9-inch touchscreen, per BMW's current-generation Curved Display standard)
Not listed
Navigation
Cloud-based BMW Maps with Augmented View
Not listed
Head-Up Display
Included
Not listed
Sound System
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound, 18 speakers, 655-watt amplifier
Not listed
Upholstery
Full Leather Merino (Red/Black, Kyalami Orange, Silverstone/Black, Black)
Not listed
Seats
M Multifunction Seats with Illuminated M5 Logo
Not listed
Steering Wheel
M Leather, Three-Spoke, Flat Bottom
Not listed
Touchscreen
Not listed
10.9-inch Central PCM Touchscreen + 10.9-inch Passenger Touchscreen Display under continuous dashboard
Digital Cluster
Not listed
12.6-inch Curved Full Digital Driver Cockpit Display + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
Porsche Connect Suite with In-Car Video Streaming, Remote Air Conditioning Pre-cooling, SOTA Updates
Audio System
Not listed
Burmester 3D High-End Surround Sound System (21 speakers 1,455W output with active subwoofer) / Bose Surround (14 speakers 710W)
Sunroof
Not listed
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Electric Sunblinds
Seat Features
Not listed
18-Way Adaptive Front & Rear Executive Sport Seats in Smooth-Finish Club Leather with Heating, Ventilation & 8 Massage Programs
Climate Control
Not listed
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Quality Sensor & Ionizer
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast 15W Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
LED
Not listed
Sunroof Type
Panoramic Glass Sunroof (optional)
Not listed
Exhaust
M Twin Exhaust, Black Chrome tailpipes
Not listed
Optional Packages
M Carbon Roof (weight saving), M Carbon Exterior Package (mirror caps, rear spoiler)
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
HD Matrix LED Headlamps with 64,000 Pixels per vehicle & 600m Glare-Free High Beam Range
Tail Lights
Not listed
Continuous Full-Width 3D LED Light Strip Tail Lamps with Lighted Porsche Lettering
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Four-Way Active Deploying Rear Aerodynamic Spoiler & Soft-Close Doors

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Not listed
Six-Piston Monobloc Caliper Ventilated Discs (Front 390 mm) / Opt PCCB Ceramic (420 mm)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Four-Piston Caliper Discs (Rear 365 mm)
Front Suspension
Not listed
Porsche Active Ride Suspension (Revolutionary 2-Valve Active Dampers with Individual Hydraulic Pumps, Eliminates Body Roll, Pitch & Dive completely)
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Porsche Active Ride & Rear-Axle Steering (up to 2.8°)
Wheel Type
Not listed
20-inch / 21-inch Panamera SportDesign Forged Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
Not listed
Front: 275/40 ZR20, Rear: 315/35 ZR20 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Tyre Repair Kit with 12V Compressor

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹2.12 Crore
₹1.79 Crore – ₹2.35 Crore
Colours
10 colours
14 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the M5 sells a hybrid, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹2.12 Crore.

Only the Panamera sells a petrol, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹1.79 Crore.

On-road price in six cities

M5 M5 against Panamera Panamera Standard

CityM5PanameraGap
Mumbai₹2.4 Crore₹2.03 CrorePanamera ₹37.15 lakh less
Pune₹2.4 Crore₹2.03 CrorePanamera ₹37.15 lakh less
New Delhi₹2.34 Crore₹1.98 CrorePanamera ₹36.17 lakh less
Bengaluru₹2.51 Crore₹2.12 CrorePanamera ₹38.80 lakh less
Chennai₹2.55 Crore₹2.16 CrorePanamera ₹39.46 lakh less
Hyderabad₹2.57 Crore₹2.17 CrorePanamera ₹39.78 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the M5 or the Panamera?

The Panamera, by ₹32.88 lakh on the versions compared here: M5 M5 at ₹2.12 Crore against Panamera Panamera Standard at ₹1.79 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.34 Crore against ₹1.98 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The M5 claims 49.75 kmpl against 10.50 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The M5: not tested in this form; the standard 5 Series scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2023). The Panamera: not crash-tested yet.

Which is more powerful?

The M5 M5 makes 717 bhp and 1000 Nm and the Panamera Panamera Standard makes 353 PS and 500 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The M5 is 44 mm longer. Boot space is 466 litres in the M5 and 494 litres in the Panamera.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,92,671 a month for the M5 and ₹3,31,903 for the Panamera, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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