Porsche Panamera 2009 vs Mercedes CLS 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 500 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Porsche Panamera is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Panamera engine produces 92 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Porsche Panamera reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 9.6 | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Panamera consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Panamera could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Porsche Panamera is larger. Porsche Panamera is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Porsche Panamera has 75 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: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Panamera is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Porsche Panamera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 13 600 | |
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