Porsche Panamera S MPG by year — every rating on record
The Porsche Panamera S has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2010 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 7 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 | #21 of 47 (57th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #26 of 54 (53th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #26 of 56 (55th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #43 of 59 (28th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #34 of 64 (48th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #45 of 75 (41th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #46 of 72 (37th pct) | Rear-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 S placed highest in 2010 at #21 of 47, and lowest in 2016 at #46 of 72. It spent 3 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-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 Rear-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 Rear-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 Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 468 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 4.8L 8-cyl Rear-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 Rear-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 Rear-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. 1 of 1 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 |
What Panamera S fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 Porsche Panamera S burns 548 to 548 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 | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 model year is $3,700 to $3,700 a year in fuel, or $7,250 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 21 mpg the Porsche Panamera S is exactly at the median.
- 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.