Porsche Panamera 2016 vs Mercedes E class 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 | 4.4 seconds | |
| Porsche Panamera engine produces 5 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Panamera consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Panamera could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
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: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Macan | Used also on Mercedes CLS | |
| 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 | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Porsche Panamera is larger, but slightly lower. Porsche Panamera is 20 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 425 litres | |
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Porsche Panamera has more luggage capacity. Porsche Panamera has 70 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Panamera is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`495 | 2`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 75 400 | 33 600 | |
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