Porsche Panamera 2009 vs Mercedes CL 2010
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Porsche Panamera is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes CL is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.8 (petrol, diesel) | 4.7 - 6.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Porsche Panamera is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 - 500 HP | 435 - 630 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 700 NM | 700 - 1000 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 - 6.8 seconds | 4.4 - 4.9 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes CL are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Porsche Panamera. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 - 12.5 | 9.5 - 14.3 | |
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Porsche Panamera petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CL. 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: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 127 - 133 mm (5 - 5.2 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: | 4.97 m | 5.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Porsche Panamera is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes CL, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage space. Porsche Panamera has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Panamera is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`423 kg | ~ 2`598 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`841 kg | ~ 2`076 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 582 kg | ~ 522 kg | |
| Porsche Panamera load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Mercedes CL. Therefore, Porsche Panamera is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 22 800 | 12 800 | |
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