2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Vs. 2025 BMW M5 (G90)
With nearly 100 grand between them, find out how two of the most potent hybrid-sedans on sale today stack up against each other
Both the 2025 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and the 2025 BMW M5 are plug-in hybrid performance sedans
As the range-topping Panamera, the Turbo S E-Hybrid features HD Matrix LED headlights, 21-inch center-locking wheels, and soft-close doors by default
The new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid also benefits from carbon ceramic brakes, rear-axle steering and torque vectoring as standard
The all-new G90 M5 isn't lagging behind in features. It boasts adaptive LED headlights, illuminated kidney grille, flared fenders, and up to 21-inch wheels
For the chassis, the new G90 M5 features adaptive suspension, rear-axle steering, and an electronic limited-slip differential at the rear
Inside the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, there's standard leather upholstery, digital displays on the dash, 18-way power-adjustable front seats with heating functions for both the rows
Inside the G90 M5, you'd find standard Merino leather upholstery, a curved display spanning the dash, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, 4-zone AC, and an 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system
Powertrain wise, the 2025 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid sports a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and an e-motor. Together the system cranks 771 hp and 737 lb-ft of torque
The V8 drives all four wheels via an 8-speed PDK automatic gearbox
Under the hood of the new M5 lies a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 and an e-motor. The hybrid powertrain pushes out 717 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque
Like the Panamera, the M5 features all-wheel drive, but the gearbox is an 8-speed torque converter automatic
The 2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid starts at $226,500
The 2025 BMW M5 starts at $119,500, more than $100,000 cheaper than the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
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