2026 Porsche Panamera vs 2026 Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S wins clearly, 94.1 to 60, on fuel & range, space & cargo, 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 a electric large hatchback with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model S, is EPA-rated a…
2026 Tesla Model S
Clear winThe Tesla Model S wins clearly, 94.1 to 60, on fuel & range, space & cargo, safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Tesla Model Soverall 94.1 | 2026 Porsche Panameraoverall 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 16.4 |
| Safetyw 4 | 86.7 | 82.6 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 80 |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 94.1 | 60 |
Tesla Model S: model-level data · Porsche Panamera: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPTesla Model S
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Porsche Panamera
Top recalls
- criticalFuel System, Gasoline25V634000 · 177 vehicles
- highSuspension25V415000 · 284 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Tesla Model S | Porsche Panamera | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Model S | Panamera |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 124 | 21 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $600 | $3,700 |
| EV range | 410 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| 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, 94.1 to 60, on fuel & range, space & cargo, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Model S scores 94.1 and the 2026 Porsche Panamera 60. 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 C, 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.