Mercedes CLS 2018 vs Porsche Panamera 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 2.9 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Porsche Panamera is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 - 435 HP | 330 - 550 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 700 NM | 450 - 850 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 - 7.5 seconds | 3.4 - 5.7 seconds | |
| In general, Porsche Panamera are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes CLS. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 2.5 - 10.3 | |
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Mercedes CLS petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Porsche Panamera. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 93 - 120 mm (3.7 - 4.7 inches) | 128 - 138 mm (5 - 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: | 5.00 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is smaller. Mercedes CLS is 8 cm shorter than the Porsche Panamera, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Even though the car is shorter, The Porsche Panamera may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.4 metres more than that of the Porsche Panamera, which means Mercedes CLS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`500 kg | ~ 2`627 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`829 kg | ~ 2`102 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 671 kg | ~ 525 kg | |
| Mercedes CLS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than Porsche Panamera. Therefore, Mercedes CLS is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 36 800 | 61 600 | |
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