Porsche Panamera 2016 vs Mercedes C class 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Porsche Panamera is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes C class has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 2.9 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.5 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| 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: | 330 - 550 HP | 156 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 850 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.4 - 5.7 seconds | 3.9 - 8.7 seconds | |
| In general, Porsche Panamera are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes C class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.5 - 10.3 | 4.7 - 10.1 | |
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Porsche Panamera petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. 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: | 128 - 138 mm (5 - 5.4 inches) | 88 - 101 mm (3.5 - 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: | 5.08 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
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Porsche Panamera is larger. Porsche Panamera is 39 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 12 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Panamera is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Porsche Panamera has more luggage capacity. Porsche Panamera has 100 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`627 | ~ 2`122 | |
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| Average price (€): | 62 800 | no data | |
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