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2026 Porsche Panamera vs 2026 Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S wins clearly, 94.1 to 60, on fuel & range, space & cargo, safety.

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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…

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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…

Verdict · default weights

2026 Tesla Model S

Clear win

The Tesla Model S wins clearly, 94.1 to 60, on fuel & range, space & cargo, safety.

Fuel & range2026 Tesla Model S leads by 83.6
Space & cargo2026 Tesla Model S leads by 20
Safety2026 Tesla Model S leads by 4.1
Category · weight2026 Tesla Model Soverall 94.12026 Porsche Panameraoverall 60
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 310016.4
Safetyw 486.782.6
Space & cargow 210080
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall94.160

Tesla Model S: model-level data · Porsche Panamera: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Tesla Model S

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / ★★★★★
Recalls0
Owner complaints3 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutForward Collision Avoidance (2), Unspecified (1), Service Brakes (1)

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Porsche Panamera

Safety Signal77 C
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls2 · 1 critical
Owner complaints1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutAir Bags (1)

Top recalls

  • criticalFuel System, Gasoline25V634000 · 177 vehicles
  • highSuspension25V415000 · 284 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Tesla Model SPorsche Panamera
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsBEVGAS
EPA configuration comparedModel SPanamera
Combined mpg / MPGe12421
EPA annual fuel cost$600$3,700
EV range410 mi
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which 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.