Mercedes S class 2014 vs Porsche Panamera 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes S class) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 455 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 155 HP more power than Porsche Panamera, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Porsche Panamera. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.4 | |
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The Porsche Panamera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Panamera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 1 cm longer than the Porsche Panamera, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 445 litres | |
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Porsche Panamera has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes S class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Porsche Panamera, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`585 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 63 000 | 30 800 | |
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