2022 Porsche Panamera vs. 2022 Audi R8

When you peruse the 2022 Porsche Panamera, you're looking at one of the absolute finest models in the current luxury car industry. Why? With a powerful engine set up, sporty exterior, the convenience of poised handling, generous seating space and more, Porsche has covered all the bases. Even better, buyers can choose from three powerful engines.

The Audi R8 provides a roaring V-10 powertrain, a luxurious though minimalist cabin, and eye-catching styling.

Design & Style

Adding to its already premium quality, the Porsche Panamera is the picture of what a sleek modern sporty style should look like. Depending on the needs of your passengers, seating capacity can be configured differently. The vehicle can have a five-seater ride, or a four-seater ride. What's more, 50 cubic feet of trunk capacity can be gained courtesy of a collapsible rear seat. Attracting the interest of numerous car shoppers is the high-end cabin. There can be no doubt, through a mix of tough materials but elegant design, the proud owner of this vehicle will drive in the lap of luxury.

The Audi R8 offers uncompromised styling with racing inspired performance. In some ways, the design of each specific vehicle is up to the buyer who can choose from a selection of colors, wheels, and more. The racetrack was clearly the inspiration for this performance coupe with rear wheel drive. The racetrack heritage is accented by the vehicle's Carbon Sigma side blades and fiber engine compartment trim.

Technology & Safety

Smart technology is a hot button for today's vehicles, and the 2022 Porsche Panamera doesn't skimp in that department. Sensitive to any user input, the 12.3-inch touch screen display provides vivid, clear colors. Apple CarPlay integration and other apps are accessible as well as Wi-Fi hotspots. But technology without safety simply won't work, so there are also numerous features to provide safe travel for you and your passengers. Some of these include road sign recognition, lane keeping assistance, lane departure warning, rear parking sensor, and a rearview camera.

The Audi R8 pretty much rewrites the rules where technology is concerned. Rather than selecting numbers and letters, the driver can actually "write" their entry courtesy of the vehicle's MMI touch with handwriting recognition technology. By moving their finger across the touch pad, they can easily navigate maps. Seamless assistance tools include car finder, roadside assistance, remote vehicle services, and intelligent navigation.

Performance

As mentioned earlier, three engine choices are available, but no matter your choice, even on bumpy roads, a smooth journey is assured. The 2022 Porsche Panamera engine can be as powerful as the 689 hp model, but a twin turbo V6 base 325 hp engine is standard in this sleek sporty luxury automobile.

The Audi R8 redlines at 8700 RPMs. It has an S Tronic seven speed transmission and a naturally aspirated V-10 engine. If you can do it safely, you can enjoy a top speed of 204 mph and an acceleration (from 0 to 60 mph) of 3.6 seconds. Front and rear double wishbone suspension assures a smooth ride.

The Bottom Line

With a powerful engine that combines luxury and performance, modern high-tech features, and a sleek design, the 2022 Porsche Panamera clearly wins the race here.

Though the Audi R8 is a formidable opponent, it falls short.

Ready to Schedule a Porsche Panamera Test Drive Today?

Whether you are living in Norwell, Massachusetts or surrounding areas, head over to Porsche Norwell at your leisure to test drive the 2022 Porsche Panamera. We take pride in our courteous sales professionals and our dependable technicians who are trained to always provide superior customer service. Visit our showroom today. We'll welcome you with open arms.