2018 Porsche Panamera
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2018 Porsche Panamera is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 16 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 20 to 24 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 to $4,000 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Large Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Plug-in Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 20-24 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 24 / 20 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,300-$4,000 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 260-449 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-5 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2018 Panamera costs about $3,300 to $4,000 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,634. Over five years that is about $18,172 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Panamera configuration spends about $5,000 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of large cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The Panamera sits roughly 7 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| Panamera 4 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| Panamera 4 Executive | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| Panamera 4S | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| Panamera 4S Executive | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| Panamera 4 ST | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| Panamera 4S ST | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid ST | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid Executive | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| Panamera Turbo | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,800 |
| Panamera Turbo Executive | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,800 |
| Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 21 MPG | $3,800 |
| Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid Executive | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 21 MPG | $3,800 |
| Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid ST | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 21 MPG | $3,800 |
| Panamera Turbo ST | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $4,000 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2018 Panamera records tailpipe CO₂ of 260-449 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-5 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 450 to 480 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as large cars.
Compare this car
Open the comparison tool to line this 2018 Panamera up against any other vehicle in the database, or jump to other years and trims from the 2018 Porsche Panamera overview.
← All Porsche Panamera years ← All Porsche models
Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.