[Tallest]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Again, looks wise the M8 GC would be a more appropriate comp. Subjective still and you or anyone may still prefer the Panamera, but at least you’d be comparing designs that are more in the same lane.

Thats a fair take.

[Lucky1]

Originally Posted by Oswiff

It’s possible on the Panamera to get a full bench with an option called 2+1.

Is the middle seat usable or forces the sitter to straddle the middle console tunnel?

[xander_g]

As a sum of its parts, the porsche is better vehicle, but you can't get enough said vehicle with m5 money.

[Alan l.]

At this point Porsche is starting to price their cars out of the market that they compete in. I get its a better overall car in most metrics compared to any M car but not where it's worth nearly twice the price in some cases. They are beautiful cars but when they start commanding 250-300K for a 911 that's not a RS they are out of their minds. They are sports cars, not supercars imo.

[bavarianboar]

Originally Posted by Stealth7

It seemed like a fair review, with the reviewers personal opinions stated when applicable . Porsche looks older inside and out, is slower and much more expensive. BMW M5 would rip it a new one around the track or in any real spirited driving situation.

Even this initial offering of the M5 appears to be a superior vehicle -- especially if you can get full leather in 2026.

As successful as Porsche is as a company, they have a serious value issue when it comes to the prices of their cars.

The M5 and X5 would be better served if BMW would give one more extra Comfort setting on the adjustable suspension. That would really make the cars perfect.

By the way I had an f90 M5 competition and currently have a 2025 x5m competition so I have some experience with M cars.

When was Porsche cheaper than the BMW. If you ask yourself perhaps you have the answer without having to explain anything here. Granted the price difference has increased a lot.