Mercedes C class 2018 vs Porsche Panamera 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 476 HP | 550 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 770 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 seconds | 3.8 seconds | |
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Porsche Panamera is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 74 HP less power than Porsche Panamera, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Porsche Panamera. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.4 | |
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The Porsche Panamera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Panamera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Panamera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 101 mm (4 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Porsche Panamera can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 30 cm shorter than the Porsche Panamera, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 495 litres | |
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Porsche Panamera has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 140 litres less trunk space than the Porsche Panamera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`155 kg | 2`585 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`735 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 420 kg | 485 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Porsche Panamera. Therefore, Porsche Panamera is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 53 400 | |
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