Porsche Panamera MPG by year — every rating on record
The Porsche Panamera has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 16 model years, from 2011 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2021). The EPA record holds 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #15 of 54 (74th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #16 of 56 (73th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #27 of 59 (55th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #26 of 64 (60th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #37 of 75 (51th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #39 of 72 (46th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #30 of 74 (60th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #28 of 77 (64th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #41 of 80 (49th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #39 of 78 (51th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #40 of 66 (40th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #42 of 69 (40th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #37 of 62 (41th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #43 of 56 (24th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #43 of 58 (26th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #46 of 60 (24th 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 placed highest in 2011 at #15 of 54, and lowest in 2026 at #46 of 60. It spent 8 of its 16 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 431 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 431 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 431 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 441 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 441 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 2.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 441 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 401 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 401 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 369 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 369 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 413 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 413 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, start-stop | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 413 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 422 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 5 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → 2014 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2016 → 2017 | 22 → 24 mpg | +2 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 24 → 22 mpg | -2 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2020 → 2021 | 22 → 20 mpg | -2 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
What Panamera fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Porsche Panamera 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 2026 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 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.