Porsche Panamera 4S MPG by year — every rating on record
The Porsche Panamera 4S has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 14 model years, from 2010 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #20 of 47 (59th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #25 of 54 (55th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #25 of 56 (56th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #41 of 59 (31th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #33 of 64 (49th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #44 of 75 (42th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #45 of 72 (38th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #38 of 74 (49th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #38 of 77 (51th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #54 of 80 (33th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #49 of 78 (38th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #43 of 66 (35th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #45 of 69 (35th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #40 of 62 (36th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Porsche Panamera 4S placed highest in 2010 at #20 of 47, and lowest in 2019 at #54 of 80. It spent 4 of its 14 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 2.9L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 419 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 419 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 378 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 378 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 430 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 430 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 430 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 468 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → 2014 | 19 → 21 mpg | +2 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2016 → 2017 | 21 → 23 mpg | +2 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 23 → 21 mpg | -2 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2020 → 2021 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
What Panamera 4S fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Porsche Panamera 4S burns 575 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 20 mpg the Porsche Panamera 4S is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $96 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Porsche nameplates
Every Porsche model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.