Porsche Panamera Turbo MPG by year — every rating on record
The Porsche Panamera Turbo has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 2010 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 11 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 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #29 of 47 (39th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #34 of 54 (38th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #32 of 56 (44th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #48 of 59 (19th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #52 of 64 (19th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #63 of 75 (16th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #60 of 72 (17th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #51 of 74 (32th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #55 of 77 (29th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #56 of 80 (30th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #51 of 78 (35th 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 Turbo placed highest in 2010 at #29 of 47, and lowest in 2015 at #63 of 75. It spent 0 of its 11 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 420 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 420 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 420 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 4.0L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 420 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 483 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 483 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 483 | 4/10 |
| 2013 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 499 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.8L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → 2017 | 18 → 21 mpg | +3 mpg | 548 gal |
What Panamera Turbo fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo 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 2020 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 Turbo is exactly at the median.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
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