# Porsche Panamera specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2026
- **MPG (combined):** 21
- **Drive:** AWD, RWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2026

## Quick answer

The 2026 Porsche Panamera is a large car rated at 21 mpg combined. Engines: 2.9L V6 turbo.

## Every 2026 Porsche Panamera version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Panamera | 2.9L V6 turbo | RWD | Automatic | 18/25 | 21 mpg | $3,900 | 431 g/mi |
| Panamera 4 | 2.9L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 18/25 | 21 mpg | $3,900 | 425 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Porsche Panamera specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | 2.9L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 21 |
| 2025 | 2.9L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 2.9L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 18-21 |
| 2024 | 2.9L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 21 |
| 2023 | 2.9L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 2.9L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 17-22 |
| 2022 | 2.9L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 2.9L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 17-22 |
| 2021 | 2.9L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 2.9L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 17-22 |
| 2020 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.9L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid; 2.9L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 18-23 |
| 2019 | 4.0L V8 turbo; 2.9L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.9L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 18-23 |
| 2018 | 4.0L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.9L V6 turbo; 2.9L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 20-24 |
| 2017 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.9L V6 turbo; 4.0L V8 turbo | Automatic | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 21-24 |
| 2016 | 3.6L V6; 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.8L V8 turbo; 4.8L V8; 3.0L V6 supercharged plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 18-25 |
| 2015 | 4.8L V8 turbo; 3.6L V6; 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.8L V8; 3.0L V6 supercharged plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 18-25 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Panamera changed over the years?

- **2026:** dropped 4.0L V8 turbo and 2.9L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid.
- **2025:** added 4.0L V8 turbo and 2.9L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid.
- **2024:** dropped 4.0L V8 turbo, 2.9L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid and 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid.
- **2021:** dropped 3.0L V6 turbo; 4WD was dropped.
- **2019:** combined mpg went from 20-24 to 18-23.
- **2018:** added 2.9L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid and 4.0L V8 turbo plug-in hybrid.
- **2017:** added 2.9L V6 turbo and 4.0L V8 turbo; dropped 3.6L V6, 4.8L V8 turbo, 4.8L V8 and 3.0L V6 supercharged plug-in hybrid; 4WD became available.

## What does it cost to run a Panamera?

The EPA puts the 2026 Porsche Panamera's fuel cost at **$3,900 a year**, against about $2,342 for other current large car: roughly 67% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $19,500 in fuel.

## Panamera vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Range | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Hyundai Sonata](/vehicles/hyundai-sonata) | Gas, Hybrid | 26-51 mpg | -- | $1,300-$2,600 |
| [Acura Integra](/vehicles/acura-integra) | Gas | 24-32 mpg | -- | $2,550-$3,400 |
| [Kia K5](/vehicles/kia-k5) | Gas | 27-30 mpg | -- | $2,250-$2,500 |
| [BMW 7 Series](/vehicles/bmw-7-series) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 20-28 mpg | -- | $2,950-$4,100 |
| [Genesis G80](/vehicles/genesis-g80) | Electric, Gas | 18-23 mpg | 300 mi | $800-$4,550 |
| [Mercedes-Benz S-Class](/vehicles/mercedes-benz-s-class) | Gas, Hybrid | 14-23 mpg | -- | $3,550-$5,850 |
| [Audi A8](/vehicles/audi-a8) | Hybrid | 22 mpg | -- | $3,750 |
| [Genesis G90](/vehicles/genesis-g90) | Gas, Hybrid | 20-21 mpg | -- | $3,900-$4,100 |

Other current large car from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2026 Porsche Panamera get?

The 2026 Porsche Panamera is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2026 Porsche Panamera have?

The 2026 Porsche Panamera comes with: 2.9L V6 turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD and RWD.

### Is there a hybrid Porsche Panamera?

Yes. The Porsche Panamera has been offered as a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which.

### Which Porsche Panamera year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2016 Porsche Panamera has the highest combined rating, up to 25 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Porsche Panamera for a year?

About $3,900 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Porsche Panamera?

The most efficient 2026 version, the Panamera, is rated 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2026 Porsche Panamera emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 425-431 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### Does the 2026 Porsche Panamera come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2026 Porsche Panamera is offered with AWD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the Porsche Panamera cheap to run compared with other large cars?

No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,900 compares with about $2,342 for other current large car models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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