Porsche Panamera 2011 vs Mercedes CL 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes CL is a more dynamic driving. Porsche Panamera engine produces 185 HP less power than Mercedes CL, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes CL. Due to the lower power, Porsche Panamera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 9.5 | |
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The Porsche Panamera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Panamera consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CL, which means that by driving the Porsche Panamera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Panamera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 127 mm (5 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. Note, however, that this Porsche Panamera version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Porsche Panamera 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 5.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Porsche Panamera is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes CL, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes CL has more luggage space. Porsche Panamera has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CL. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Panamera is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes CL, which means Porsche Panamera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 14 600 | |
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