BMW i8 vs Porsche Panamera Comparison

Performance

Power (PS)	231 PS	330 PS
Engine Displacement	1499 cc	2894 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Acceleration	4.4 s	--
Top Speed	250 kmph	--
Secondary Engine Type	Electric	--
Torque	320 Nm	450 Nm
Electric Motor Max Torque	250 Nm Nm	400 Nm
Electric Motor Max Power	131 ps	136 ps

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Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity	4 seats	5 seats
Height	1297 mm	--
Length	4689 mm	5049 mm
Width	1942 mm	1937 mm
Trunk/Cargo Capacity	154 L	--
No. of Doors	2	5
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	--	80 L
Wheel Base	--	2950 mm
Front Tread	--	1423 mm

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. of Cylinders	3	6
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Engine	1.5L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve DOHC	2.9L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC
Motor Type	--	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Secondary Engine Fuel Type	--	Electric
Battery Type	--	Lithium-ion

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Torsion Beam

Transmission

Transmission	6-Speed	8-Speed
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	--	AWD

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	20 Inch	21 Inch
Tyre Size	215/45 R20	245/55 R21
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Wheel Size	R20	R21

Steering

Steering Type	Power	Electric Power
Steering Wheel Adjustment Type	Adjustable	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes

Safety

Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Electric Parking Brake	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Front Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Front Seat Belts Height Adjust	Yes	Yes
Airbag / Crash Detection Sensor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Open Warning	Yes	Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	--	Yes
LaneWatch/ Blind Spot Monitoring	--	Yes
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)	--	Yes
Multi-View Camera System	--	Yes
Parking Assist System	--	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	--	Yes
Driver Attention Monitor	--	Yes
Side Curtain Airbag	--	Yes
Automatic Brake Hold	--	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	--	Yes
Safety Sensing	--	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	--	Yes
Rear Camera	--	Yes
Parking Sensors	--	Yes
Walk Away Auto Lock	--	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Smart Card Entry	No	--
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes

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Comfort & Convenience

Smart Entry	Yes	Yes
Electronic Control Unit (ECU)	Yes	--
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Rear Power Windows	No	Yes
Automatic Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear Air Ventilation	No	Yes
Push Start	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Front Heated Seats	No	Yes
Rear Heated Seats	No	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Auto-off Headlight	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shift	Yes	Yes
Accessory Socket	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	No	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Interior Light	No	Yes
Rear Cup Holders	No	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charger	--	Yes
Easy Entry / Exit	--	Yes
Air Purifier	--	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	--	Yes
Automatic Headlight	--	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	--	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	--	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	--	Yes
Front Cup Holders	--	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	--	Yes
Trunk Light	--	Yes
Vanity Mirror	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Side Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Side Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensor	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	--
Steel Wheel	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rear Spoiler	No	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	--
Side Step	No	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	--
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Front Brake Type	Discs Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Daytime Running Light	--	LED LED
Fog Lights Rear	--	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	--	Yes
Tinted Glass	--	Yes
Sun Roof	--	Yes
Door Mirror with Side Turn Light	--	Yes
Smoke Head Lamps	--	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen Display Audio	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB / AUX Port	Yes	Yes
Front Speaker	Yes	Yes
Rear Speaker	Yes	Yes
Telematic	--	Yes
Voice Control	--	Yes
Apple CarPlay	--	Yes
2DIN Audio	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Head-Up Display	Yes	Yes
Headlight Type	LED LED	LED LED
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Multi-trip Meter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Seats	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
ECON Mode	Yes	Yes
Center Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Memory Seat	--	Yes
Automatic Driving Lights	--	Yes

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