When it's time to upgrade to a family vehicle but you still crave luxury and power, there's no better brand to fill your needs than Porsche. The 2022 Macan and 2022 Panamera are two choices that are as at home on the city streets as on the track. Continue reading below to check out the side-by-side comparison to help make your decision between these two exciting vehicles. When you've finished reading, we invite you to stop by the Porsche Columbus showroom to speak with a member of our friendly, knowledgeable team and get started on your Porsche journey today.
2022 Porsche Macan vs 2022 Porsche Panamera Design & Capability
The 2022 Porsche Macan and the 2022 Porsche Panamera both boast a similar overall passenger volume, despite the fact that the Panamera seats 4 while the Macan can hold up to 5. Behind the rear seat of both vehicles you'll find comparable cargo room but when you lay the rear seat flat, the Macan comes out on top with 53 cubic feet of space versus the 47.3 cubic feet in the Panamera.
Both the Macan and the Panamera offer standard LED headlights and three-dimensional LED tail lights but only the Panamera offers optionally available Matrix-designed LED headlights for better vision. The Macan offers standard privacy glass in the rear of the vehicle as well as available thermally and noise insulating glass, features that are not found on the Panamera. A panoramic roof system is standard fare on the Panamera while it's optionally available on the Macan.
2022 Porsche Macan vs 2022 Porsche Panamera Comfort & Convenience
No matter which Porsche you decide on, you'll be surrounded by luxury and comfort. The 2022 Panamera comes standard with a three-zone climate control and while the 2022 Macan boasts a three-zone climate control as standard fare, the Panamera offers an optionally available four-zone climate control. Heated front seats are standard on both vehicles while heated rear seats and ventilated front seats are optionally available. The Panamera takes all of that comfort one step further with available ventilated rear seats and massage functions.
While both the Macan and the Panamera come standard with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®, only the Panamera includes Bluetooth® and a standard smartphone compartment with wireless charging. The Macan does offer wireless charging as an available option, as well as your choice of a Bose® or Burmester® high-end sound system, which are options not found on the Panamera.
2022 Porsche Macan vs 2022 Porsche Panamera Performance
Even though the 2022 Macan and the 2022 Panamera are technically family-sized vehicles there's no shortage of performance and excitement under these hoods. The Macan boasts a 2.0L turbocharged inline 4 engine that produces a hefty 261 horsepower and 295 lb/ft of torque. It's paired with a 7-speed PDK transmission and comes standard with active all-wheel drive. The Panamera delivers a 2.9L twin turbocharged V6 and produces a thunderous 325 horsepower and 331 lb/ft of torque. This standard rear-wheel drive machine is mated to an 8-speed PDK transmission.
2022 Porsche Macan vs 2022 Porsche Panamera Safety
Keeping you and your family safe is one of Porsche's main goals and the 2022 Macan and 2022 Panamera are perfect examples. Both vehicles offer standard ParkAssist, but only the Macan can boast the available self-steering ParkAssist feature. The Macan also comes standard with Lane Departure Warning while the Panamera offers Lane Keep Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition as standard fare. Adaptive Cruise Control is optionally available on both vehicles while only the Panamera delivers available Night Vision Assist and the innovative Head Up Display.
2022 Porsche Macan vs 2022 Porsche Panamera Summary
Whether you're looking for a powerful family SUV or an exciting hatchback-style luxury car, you can't go wrong with either choice. The 2022 Porsche Macan has a starting MSRP of $54,900 and offers a plethora of quality standard and available features. With a starting MSRP of $88,400, the 2022 Porsche Panamera delivers the speed and luxury you've been searching for. To see both of these vehicles in person, stop by our Porsche Columbus dealership or contact us to schedule your test drive today.
 | 2022 Porsche Macan | 2022 Porsche Panamera |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP* | $54,900 | $88,400 |
| Standard Engine | Turbocharged Inline 4 | Twin Turbocharged V6 |
| Standard Horsepower / Torque | 261 HP / 295 lb-ft | 325 HP / 331 lb-ft |
| 0-60 Time | 6.0 Seconds | 5.3 Seconds |
| Top Track Speed | 144 MPH | 168 MPH |
| Power Tailgate | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Front Seats | Standard | Standard |
| Standard Infotainment System | Porsche Communication Management | Porsche Communication Management |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard | Not Available |
| Standard Climate Control | Three-Zone | Two-Zone |
*Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Excludes options; taxes; title; registration; delivery, processing and handling fee; dealer charges. Dealer sets actual selling price.
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