2026 Porsche Panamera vs 2026 Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S wins clearly, 90.3 to 56.3, on fuel & range, performance. The Porsche Panamera is ahead on safety.
2026 Porsche Panamera
The 2026 Porsche Panamera is sold in the U.S. as a gas large hatchback with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Panamera, is EPA-rated a…
2026 Tesla Model S
The 2026 Tesla Model S is sold in the U.S. as an electric large hatchback with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model S, is EPA-rated …
2026 Tesla Model S
Clear winThe Tesla Model S wins clearly, 90.3 to 56.3, on fuel & range, performance. The Porsche Panamera is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Tesla Model Soverall 90.3 | 2026 Porsche Panameraoverall 56.3 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 15.9 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 78.1 | 88.8 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 51.9 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 90.3 | 56.3 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Porsche Panamera
Tesla Model S: base trim Model S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD · Porsche Panamera: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Tesla Model S wins
- It costs $3,300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($600 against $3,900).
- It is rated 124 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It makes 670 hp against 348.
Where the 2026 Porsche Panamera answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 8 filed with NHTSA).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
5 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Tesla Model SModel S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Porsche Panamera |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $109,990 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Engine type (full description) | Dual Motor Electric | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 670 hp | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 28 cu-ft | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,561 lbs | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
13 features · differences first, then sharedInfotainment1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model SModel S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Porsche Panamera |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Vehicle Warranty - 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first | std | — |
Exterior2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model SModel S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Porsche Panamera |
|---|---|---|
| Drag Coefficient - 0.23 Cd | std | — |
| Wheels - 19" or 21" | std | — |
Powertrain8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model SModel S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Porsche Panamera |
|---|---|---|
| All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Acceleration - 3.1 s 0-60 mph | std | — |
| Battery & Drive Unit Warranty - 8 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first | std | — |
| Peak Power - 670 hp | std | — |
| Powertrain - Dual Motor | std | — |
| Range (EPA est.) - 410 mi | std | — |
| Supercharging Max - 250 kW | std | — |
| Top Speed - 130 mph | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model SModel S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Porsche Panamera |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (Curb Mass) - 4,561 lbs | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Tesla Model SModel S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Porsche Panamera |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo - 28 cu ft | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPTesla Model S
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Porsche Panamera
Top recalls
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 25V634000 · 177 vehicles
- high Suspension 25V415000 · 284 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Tesla Model SModel S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Porsche Panamera | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109,990 (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | $109,990 – $159,420 3 trims | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Model S | Panamera |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 124 | 21 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $600 | $3,900 |
| EV range | 410 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Tesla Model S or the 2026 Porsche Panamera?
The Tesla Model S wins clearly, 90.3 to 56.3, on fuel & range, performance. The Porsche Panamera is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Model S scores 90.3 and the 2026 Porsche Panamera 56.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Tesla Model S or the 2026 Porsche Panamera?
2026 Tesla Model S: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 Porsche Panamera: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Tesla Model S and the 2026 Porsche Panamera?
Where the 2026 Tesla Model S wins: it costs $3,300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($600 against $3,900), is rated 124 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and makes 670 hp against 348. Where the 2026 Porsche Panamera answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 8 filed with NHTSA).