Porsche Panamera 2016 vs Mercedes CLS 2018
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: | 2.9 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 3.0 (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 | 194 - 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 850 NM | 400 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.4 - 5.7 seconds | 4.5 - 7.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.5 - 10.3 | 7.9 | |
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Porsche Panamera petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes CLS. 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) | 93 - 120 mm (3.7 - 4.7 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 | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Porsche Panamera is larger. Porsche Panamera is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Despite its longer length, Porsche Panamera has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. This could mean that the Porsche Panamera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Panamera is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Porsche Panamera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`627 | ~ 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 75 400 | 48 000 | |
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