Porsche Panamera 2016 vs Mercedes CLS 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 440 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
| Porsche Panamera engine produces 5 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Porsche Panamera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | 120 mm (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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Macan | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Porsche Panamera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 495 litres | 490 litres | |
| Porsche Panamera has 5 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| 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`495 | 2`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 73 400 | 48 000 | |
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