Porsche Panamera 2011 vs Mercedes CLS 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Porsche Panamera is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Panamera engine produces 26 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Porsche Panamera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.6 | |
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The Porsche Panamera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Panamera consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that by driving the Porsche Panamera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Panamera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 114 mm (4.5 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Porsche Panamera is larger, but slightly lower. Porsche Panamera is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 6 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Panamera is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes CLS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Porsche Panamera has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Panamera is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Porsche Panamera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 8800 | |
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