Porsche Panamera 2014 vs Mercedes S class 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Porsche Panamera) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes S class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 455 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Porsche Panamera engine produces 155 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Porsche Panamera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.8 | |
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The Porsche Panamera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Panamera consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Porsche Panamera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Panamera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Porsche Panamera is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 400 litres | |
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Porsche Panamera has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes S class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Panamera is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Porsche Panamera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`500 kg | 2`585 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 800 | 63 000 | |
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