Porsche Panamera 2016 vs Mercedes CLS 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Hybrid | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Porsche Panamera) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Mercedes CLS), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 462 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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Porsche Panamera is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Panamera engine produces 122 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Porsche Panamera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 50 litres | |
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 93 mm (3.7 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: | 5.05 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Porsche Panamera is larger. Porsche Panamera is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1215 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`710 | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 73 400 | 48 000 | |
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