Mercedes CLS 2010 vs Porsche Panamera 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 15 HP more power than Porsche Panamera, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Porsche Panamera. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.5 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes CLS consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Panamera, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Panamera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | 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 CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes CLS is smaller. Mercedes CLS is 3 cm shorter than the Porsche Panamera, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1263 litres | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes CLS has 75 litres more trunk space than the Porsche Panamera. 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: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Porsche Panamera, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 23 200 | |
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