Porsche Panamera 2014 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Porsche Panamera is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Panamera engine produces 130 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Porsche Panamera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.9 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Panamera consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Panamera could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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Porsche Panamera is larger. Porsche Panamera is 43 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 16 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Panamera is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Panamera is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Porsche Panamera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`500 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 32 000 | 25 800 | |
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