Porsche Panamera 2011 vs Mercedes CLA 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Porsche Panamera is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Panamera engine produces 80 HP more power than Mercedes CLA, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mercedes CLA. Thanks to more power Porsche Panamera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 4.2 | |
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The Mercedes CLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Panamera consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Panamera could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLA) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Porsche Panamera) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Porsche Panamera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLA 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Porsche Panamera is larger, but slightly lower. Porsche Panamera is 34 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, 15 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Panamera is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Porsche Panamera has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. This could mean that the Porsche Panamera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Panamera is 1 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means Porsche Panamera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 14 400 | |
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