Used 2011 Porsche Panamera for sale 

The 2011 Porsche Panamera comes in four trims starting at $74,400. The Panamera base trim starts at $74,400 and comes with a rear-wheel drivetrain, while the Panamera 4 trim starts at $78,900, where the only difference is the addition of AWD. Both these trims come equipped with a 3.6 L V6 that outputs 300 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The Panamera S and 4S are just like the above-mentioned trims, the RWD and AWD iterations of the same vehicle. These start at prices of $89,800 and $94,700 respectively and come with a 4.8 L V8 producing a strong 400 hp and 369 lb-ft. 

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Teh S trim of the Panamera worth $89,800 is the best option to choose. It is the mid-level trim offering improved performance over the base trim, while being cheaper than the top-end trim. It comes with features including Bi-XenonTM headlights, including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), automatically dimming exterior and interior mirrors, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), 18-inch Panamera S wheels, and seat heating.

The 2011 Porsche Panamera 4S comes equipped with a 4.8L V8 engine that puts out a maximum power of 400 hp and a maximum torque of 369 lb-ft. The engine's power is transferred to all four wheels through a 7-speed PDK shiftable automatic.

The Panamera Sedan reaches 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 12.5 seconds, which are super impressive numbers. The base price of the Panamera Sedan is $74,400, which is as expected from Porsche, quite expensive and can go up significantly with added extras and packages. 

In comparison, the Porsche is the fastest of the lot. With a 4.8 L V8 under its hood putting out 400 hp and 369 lb-ft, it pulls the Porsche to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 12.0 seconds. The Mercedes comes in at second place, taking 4.4 seconds to reach 60mph, while the Maserati takes 4.8 seconds. The Mercedes has the highest top speed of 186 mph, followed by the Maserati that can reach upto 174 mph, and the Porsche which is limited at 160 mph.

We know that fuel efficiency is not the turf of a super sports car like the Panamera. But still, it performs really well in terms of efficiency. The 2011 Porsche Panamera 4S delivers a fuel-efficiency of 16 mpg in the city, 24 on the highway, and 19 mpg of combined fuel economy. The Panamera Sedan gets a 26.4-gallon fuel capacity, outputting a range of 422 miles in the city, 634 on the highway, and a combined range of 501 miles. The efficiency figures are on the better side compared to other performance-oriented vehicles in the segment.

The Porsche Panamera delivers the best combined fuel efficiency of 19 mpg, while the Mercedes and the Maserati deliver combined efficiencies of 17 and 14 mpg, respectively. The Porsche and the Maserati have fuel capacities of 26.4 and 23.8 gallons, followed by the Mercedes with a lower 21.1 fuel capacity. The Porsche delivers the best-combined range of 501 miles, followed by the Mercedes and the Maserati providing 358 and 333 miles of range, respectively.

The Panamera Sedan provides very good space and comfort in the front row. The Panamera features uber-luxurious elements, including soft leather, wood, and Alcantara inside its premium cabin.

The driver seat is extremely comfortable and supportive, while the second-row seats are cramped and lack legroom. The material quality and level of luxury inside the cabin is truly phenomenal. The Porsche Panamera offers a cargo capacity of 15.2 cu-ft.

The Mercedes is the most spacious option, followed by the Maserati and the Porsche. When it comes to second-row space, Mercedes smokes everything in its way, as we know about the legendary comfort and luxury features of the S-Class in general. The S63 AMG provides legroom of 42.3, while the Maserati and Porsche provide 40.3 and 33.3 inches, respectively. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Mercedes and Maserati have the most of 15.9 cu-ft, followed by the Porsche with 15.7 cu-ft of the cargo area. Major interior features include-

• Automatic Climate Control
• Available 4-zone Climate Control
• Black (high-gloss) interior package
• Heated front and rear seats
• Leather interior
• Roof liner in Alcantara
• Walnut interior package
• 14-way power seats with memory package 
• Driver memory package
• Multifunction steering wheel 

How intuitive is the 2011 Porsche Panamera’s infotainment unit?

The 2011 Porsche Panamera features a Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with a navigation module. As for audio, there is a Bose Surround Sound system as standard, which comes with nine amplifier channels with a total output of 585 watts along with 14 loudspeakers and a 200-watt active subwoofer.

The audio unit can be further upgraded to a more premium Burmester unit with 16 amplifier channels outputting more than 1,000 watts, 16 loudspeakers including an active subwoofer. The infotainment is equipped with Bluetooth, Aux, and USB Connectivity along with a satellite radio. The audio system sounds phenomenal as expected. Few key features include-

• Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation module
• Bose Surround Sound system
• Available Burmester High-End Surround Sound System
• Bluetooth hands-free phone interface
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio receiver
• Aux Input
• USB Connectivity
• iPod Connectivity

The Panamera Sedan looks super sleek and extremely beautiful on the outside. It features alloy wheels ranging from 18 to 20-inches in different trims with various styles and options to choose from.

The front end features HID headlamps and the typical Porsche, charmful design language. It is arguably among the most beautiful sedans in the world. The Panamera Sedan weighs 4,343 lbs, which is on the lower side of the spectrum.

The 2011 Mercedes is the longest and highest among the competition. The Porsche weighs 4,101 lbs, followed by the Maserati that weighs 4,375 lbs, while the Mercedes is the heaviest weighing 4,916 lbs. The Mercedes has a ground clearance of 5.5 inches, while the Panamera has a bit higher 5.7 inches of clearance. Few key exterior features of the Panamera include-

• 18/19/20 inch Panamera wheels
• Rear wiper
• Automatic rear lid
• Bi-XenonTM headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) 
• Metallic paint
• 16 exterior colors
• Slide/Tilt Moonroof
• Roof Transport System

The 2011 Porsche Panamera comes equipped with many standard safety features, including 4-wheel ABS, stability and traction control, front and rear side airbags, side curtain airbags, front knee airbags, and more. It has not been tested or rated by NHTSA or IIHS yet due to its expensive price tag. The 2011 Panamera stops from 60 mph at a distance of 111 ft, which is super impressive, ensuring that the brakes are amazing and that safety is dominant. Major safety features available with the sedan are-

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• ParkAssist (front and rear) 
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane Change Assist (LCA)
• Reverse Camera

The 2011 Porsche Panamera is a superb-looking machine delivering an ultra-luxurious interior along with amazing customization options. The sedan also offers powerful engines along with superb driving dynamics and great handling. The Panamera has lower rear legroom compared to its rivals, the S63 AMG and the Maserati. Therefore, a Panamera should not be the primary option if what you want is more space. But for an ultimate driving experience, go on and get the Panamera.