Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse (2010 – 2014) vs Porsche Panamera S (2009 – 2013): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 408 hp against 400 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 s against 5.4 s. The Porsche Panamera S has the higher top speed: 285 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 10.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,735 kg against 1,770 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CLS-Klasse
2010 – 2014
|
Porsche
Panamera S
2009 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2014 | 2009 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 408 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 370 – 620 Nm | 502 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 – 7.5 s | 5.4 – 5.6 s |
| Top speed | 242 – 249 km/h | 283 – 285 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.1 – 9.7 L/100 km | 10.5 – 12.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,940 mm | 4,971 mm |
| Width | 1,882 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,921 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,735 – 1,940 kg | 1,770 – 1,800 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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