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2017-2020 Porsche Panamera MPG & Fuel Cost

4 model years · 18–24 MPG combined

22 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
26 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · 4 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD
$3,600

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 large car configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2017-2020 Porsche Panamera at a glance

The 2017-2020 Porsche Panamera covers 4 model years in the EPA database (59 configurations in all), rated 18–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $3,600 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 4 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD (22 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and plug-in hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2018, 2019 and 2020. The best combined rating in the generation, 24 MPG, was reached in 2017 and 2018.

2017-2020 Porsche Panamera by model year

2017-2020 Porsche Panamera: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2020 Gas, Plug-in hybrid 18–22 MPG $2,930–$4,410 Ratings changed
2019 Gas, Plug-in hybrid 18–22 MPG $2,930–$4,410 Ratings changed
2018 Gas, Plug-in hybrid 20–24 MPG $2,900–$4,080 Ratings changed
2017 Gas 21–24 MPG $3,360–$3,830 First year

What the 2020 4 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD costs to drive

Per month

$300

$3,600 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$6.00

Per 100 miles

$24.00

Five years

$18,000

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the large car median

$280more a year

Class median $3,320 a year, MY2020

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2020 Porsche Panamera MPG

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,600.

Gas · 2.9L, 3.0L, 4.0L
Combined
18–22 MPG
Per year
$3,600–$4,410
See gas configurations
Plug-in hybrid · 2.9L, 4.0L
Gas-only combined
20–23 MPG
Per year
$2,930–$3,190

On electricity 48–51 MPGe, with 14 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (12)

2020 Porsche Panamera gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
4 (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 19 26 22 $3,600
4 Executive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 19 26 22 $3,600
Panamera 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 19 27 22 $3,650
4 ST 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 19 26 22 $3,660
4S 2.9L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 18 26 21 $3,830
4S Executive 2.9L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 18 26 21 $3,830
Turbo 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD 18 25 21 $3,830
Turbo Exec 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD 18 25 21 $3,830
4S ST 2.9L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 18 24 20 $4,020
Turbo ST 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD 18 23 20 $4,080
Show 2 more configurations
2020 Porsche Panamera gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
GTS4.0L 8-cyl turboAWD162319$4,260
GTS ST4.0L 8-cyl turboAWD152218$4,410

12 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Plug-in hybrid configurations (6)

2020 Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDriveGas MPGElectric MPGeElectric range$/yr
4 e-Hybrid (Most efficient) AWD 23 51 14 mi $2,930
4 e-Hybrid Executive AWD 23 51 14 mi $2,930
4 e-Hybrid ST AWD 23 51 14 mi $2,930
Turbo S e-Hybrid AWD 20 48 14 mi $3,190
Turbo S e-Hybrid Executive AWD 20 48 14 mi $3,190
Turbo S e-Hybrid ST AWD 20 48 14 mi $3,190

Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 35%–36% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).

2019 Porsche Panamera MPG

18–22 MPG · $2,930–$4,410/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 22 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,360 to $3,600, $240 more.

Gas · 2.9L, 3.0L, 4.0L
Combined
18–22 MPG
Per year
$3,600–$4,410
See gas configurations
Plug-in hybrid · 2.9L, 4.0L
Gas-only combined
20–23 MPG
Per year
$2,930–$3,190

On electricity 48–51 MPGe, with 14 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (12)

2019 Porsche Panamera gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
4 (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 19 26 22 $3,600
4 Executive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 19 26 22 $3,600
Panamera 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 19 27 22 $3,650
4 ST 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 19 26 22 $3,660
Turbo 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD 18 25 21 $3,830
Turbo Executive 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD 18 25 21 $3,830
Show 2 more configurations
2019 Porsche Panamera gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
4S2.9L 6-cyl turbo4WD182621$3,830
4S Executive2.9L 6-cyl turbo4WD182621$3,830
4S ST2.9L 6-cyl turbo4WD182420$4,020
Turbo ST4.0L 8-cyl turboAWD182320$4,080
GTS4.0L 8-cyl turboAWD162319$4,260
GTS ST4.0L 8-cyl turboAWD152218$4,410

12 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Plug-in hybrid configurations (6)

2019 Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDriveGas MPGElectric MPGeElectric range$/yr
4 e-Hybrid (Most efficient) AWD 23 51 14 mi $2,930
4 e-Hybrid Executive AWD 23 51 14 mi $2,930
4 e-Hybrid ST AWD 23 51 14 mi $2,930
Turbo S e-Hybrid AWD 20 48 14 mi $3,190
Turbo S e-Hybrid Executive AWD 20 48 14 mi $3,190
Turbo S e-Hybrid ST AWD 20 48 14 mi $3,190

Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 35%–36% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).

2018 Porsche Panamera MPG

20–24 MPG · $2,900–$4,080/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,360.

Gas · 2.9L, 3.0L, 4.0L
Combined
20–24 MPG
Per year
$3,360–$4,080
See gas configurations
Plug-in hybrid · 2.9L, 4.0L
Gas-only combined
21–22 MPG
Per year
$2,900–$3,180

On electricity 46–49 MPGe, with 14–16 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2018 Porsche Panamera gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Panamera (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 21 28 24 $3,360
4S 2.9L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 21 28 23 $3,430
4S Executive 2.9L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 21 28 23 $3,430
4 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 21 27 23 $3,440
4 Executive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 21 27 23 $3,440
4 ST 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 20 26 23 $3,550
Show 0 more configurations
2018 Porsche Panamera gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
4S ST2.9L 6-cyl turbo4WD202622$3,650
Turbo4.0L 8-cyl turboAWD182521$3,830
Turbo Executive4.0L 8-cyl turboAWD182521$3,830
Turbo ST4.0L 8-cyl turboAWD182320$4,080

10 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Plug-in hybrid configurations (6)

2018 Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDriveGas MPGElectric MPGeElectric range$/yr
4 e-Hybrid ST (Most efficient) AWD 22 46 16 mi $2,900
4 e-Hybrid AWD 22 46 16 mi $2,900
4 e-Hybrid Executive AWD 22 46 16 mi $2,900
Turbo S e-Hybrid AWD 21 49 14 mi $3,180
Turbo S e-Hybrid Executive AWD 21 49 14 mi $3,180
Turbo S e-Hybrid ST AWD 21 49 14 mi $3,180

Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 35%–38% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).

2017 Porsche Panamera MPG

21–24 MPG · $3,360–$3,830/yr
Gas · 2.9L, 3.0L, 4.0L
Combined
21–24 MPG
Per year
$3,360–$3,830

Gas configurations (7)

2017 Porsche Panamera gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Panamera (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 21 28 24 $3,360
4S 2.9L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 21 28 23 $3,430
4S Executive 2.9L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 21 28 23 $3,430
4 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 21 27 23 $3,440
4 Executive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 21 27 23 $3,440
Turbo 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD 18 25 21 $3,830
Show 0 more configurations
2017 Porsche Panamera gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Turbo Executive4.0L 8-cyl turboAWD182521$3,830

7 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the 4 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD: $4,290 in California and $3,120 in Texas, a $1,170 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2020 large car models.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · EIA residential electricity, U.S. average, Jul 2026 (18.3¢/kWh) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2017-2020 Porsche Panamera get?

EPA rates the 2017-2020 Porsche Panamera at 18–24 MPG combined across 59 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 Panamera 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 28 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 18–24 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 20–23 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2017-2020 Porsche Panamera?

The Panamera 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 24 MPG, in 2017 and 2018. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2019 and 2020.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2017-2020 Porsche Panamera?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

How does the 2017-2020 Porsche Panamera compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2014-2016 Porsche Panamera) is rated 18–22 MPG combined and costs $2,640–$4,400 a year to fuel; the 2017-2020 model is rated 18–24 MPG and costs $2,900–$4,410 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Porsche Panamera per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 4 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $3,600 a year. Across all 18 configurations the cost runs $2,930–$4,410 a year. That is a $1,480 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Porsche Panamera 100 miles?

About $24.00 per 100 miles for the 4 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.53 and $29.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

How does the 2020 Porsche Panamera compare with other large car configurations?

The 4 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $3,600 a year to fuel, $280 more than the class median of $3,320, and less than 4 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 115 rated large car configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.

How far does the 2020 Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrid go on electricity?

EPA rates the electric range at 14 miles, with a total range of 450–490 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 23 MPG. The 4 e-Hybrid 2.9L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,930 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 36% of miles on electricity, at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).

Is the 2020 Porsche Panamera different from the 2019 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,600. EPA lists 18 configurations for 2020 against 18 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Porsche Panamera for that year.