Porsche Panamera vs Buick LaCrosse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Porsche Panamera · Buick LaCrosse
- Length195.6 in – 195.7 in
- Height55.8 in
- Wheelbase114.9 in – 115.0 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in
- Curb weight3,880 lb – 4,343 lb
- Width76.0 in
- Buick LaCrosse width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche Panamera is 1.3 in shorter (195.6 in vs 196.9 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 2.9 in narrower (76.0 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 3.4 in taller (55.8 in vs 59.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Porsche Panamera has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (115.0 in vs 111.7 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche Panamera is 99 lb heavier (4,112 lb vs 4,013 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Buick LaCrosse is 3.4 in taller (55.8 in vs 59.2 in)
- Width: Buick LaCrosse is 2.9 in narrower (76.0 in vs 73.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Porsche Panamera has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (115.0 in vs 111.7 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche Panamera is 99 lb heavier (4,112 lb vs 4,013 lb)
- Length: Porsche Panamera is 1.3 in shorter (195.6 in vs 196.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche Panamera — Porsche Panamera is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Porsche Panamera · garage fit for Buick LaCrosse
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick LaCrosse — Buick LaCrosse is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick LaCrosse — Based on length × width (Buick LaCrosse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche Panamera | Buick LaCrosse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.6 in | 196.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 73.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 59.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 111.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,112 lb | 4,013 lb | 99 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 195.6 in – 195.7 in).
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