Mercedes CL 2010 vs Porsche Panamera 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes CL) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Porsche Panamera) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 517 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CL engine produces 267 HP more power than Porsche Panamera, whereas torque is 280 NM more than Porsche Panamera. Thanks to more power Mercedes CL reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.3 | 6.5 | |
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The Porsche Panamera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CL consumes 7.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Panamera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes CL could require 1170 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1420 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 127 mm (5 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 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. Note, however, that this Porsche Panamera version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Porsche Panamera 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Porsche Panamera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes CL is 10 cm longer than the Porsche Panamera, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CL has 45 litres more trunk space than the Porsche Panamera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CL is 0.5 metres less than that of the Porsche Panamera, which means Mercedes CL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`500 | |
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| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 22 600 | |
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