Porsche Panamera Turbo S (2011 – 2013) vs Mercedes-Benz CL AMG (2010 – 2014): specs compared

The Porsche Panamera Turbo S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 550 hp against 544 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 s against 4.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 306 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz CL AMG uses less fuel, from 10.5 L/100 km against 11.5 L/100 km. The Porsche Panamera Turbo S is the lighter car, from 1,995 kg against 2,135 kg. At 5,105 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL AMG is 134 mm longer than the Porsche Panamera Turbo S.

Specification Porsche Panamera Turbo S Porsche Panamera Turbo S 2011 – 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL AMG Mercedes-Benz CL AMG 2010 – 2014
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2011 – 2013 2010 – 2014
Body style — —
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive AWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 550 hp 544 hp
Torque 750 Nm 800 Nm
0–100 km/h 3.8 s 4.5 s
Top speed 306 km/h 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 11.5 L/100 km 10.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,971 mm 5,105 mm
Width 1,930 mm 1,872 mm
Height 1,417 mm 1,425 mm
Wheelbase 2,921 mm 2,954 mm
Curb weight 1,995 kg 2,135 kg

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