The 2018 Porsche Panamera delivers an EPA-certified 20–24 MPG combined across 16 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $3,150 to $3,800.
Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants
Annual Fuel Cost: $3,150–$3,800.
Gasoline Combined: 22 MPG • Annual Cost: $3,450.
Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations
| Configuration / Model | Powertrain | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Annual Fuel Cost | CO2 (g/mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera Premium | 3L 6-Cyl Gas | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 | — |
| Panamera 4 Premium | 3L 6-Cyl Gas | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 | — |
| Panamera 4 Executive Premium | 3L 6-Cyl Gas | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 | — |
| Panamera 4S Premium | 2.9L 6-Cyl Gas | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 | — |
| Panamera 4S Executive Premium | 2.9L 6-Cyl Gas | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 | — |
| Panamera 4 ST Premium | 3L 6-Cyl Gas | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 | — |
| Panamera 4S ST Premium | 2.9L 6-Cyl Gas | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 | — |
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid ST Premium Gas or Electricity | 2.9L Plug-in Hybrid | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 40 MPGe (20 MPG) | 57 MPGe (25 MPG) | 46 MPGe (22 MPG) | 16 mi | $3,450 | — |
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid Premium Gas or Electricity | 2.9L Plug-in Hybrid | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 40 MPGe (20 MPG) | 57 MPGe (25 MPG) | 46 MPGe (22 MPG) | 16 mi | $3,450 | — |
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid Executive Premium Gas or Electricity | 2.9L Plug-in Hybrid | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 40 MPGe (20 MPG) | 57 MPGe (25 MPG) | 46 MPGe (22 MPG) | 16 mi | $3,450 | — |
| Panamera Turbo Premium | 4L 8-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 | — |
| Panamera Turbo Executive Premium | 4L 8-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 | — |
| Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid Premium Gas or Electricity | 4L Plug-in Hybrid | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 48 MPGe (19 MPG) | 51 MPGe (23 MPG) | 49 MPGe (21 MPG) | 14 mi | $3,600 | — |
| Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid Executive Premium Gas or Electricity | 4L Plug-in Hybrid | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 48 MPGe (19 MPG) | 51 MPGe (23 MPG) | 49 MPGe (21 MPG) | 14 mi | $3,600 | — |
| Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid ST Premium Gas or Electricity | 4L Plug-in Hybrid | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 48 MPGe (19 MPG) | 51 MPGe (23 MPG) | 49 MPGe (21 MPG) | 14 mi | $3,600 | — |
| Panamera Turbo ST Premium | 4L 8-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 18 MPG | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 | — |
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns
Vehicle summary, specifications, and primary KPI metrics.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected component.
Official safety recall notices, defects, and free repair instructions.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2018 Porsche Panamera
The 2018 Porsche Panamera achieves an EPA-certified rating of 20 to 24 MPG combined across 16 certified configuration(s).
City ratings range from 18 to 24 MPG, and highway ratings range from 20 to 28 MPG.
The 2018 Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrid (PHEV) delivers up to 16 miles of all-electric driving range before transitioning to hybrid gasoline operation.
In electric mode, efficiency is rated at 22 MPGe, switching to 0 MPG combined on gasoline.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $3,150 and $3,800 for the 2018 Porsche Panamera.
Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.
Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database under 40 CFR Part 600.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.