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
2011 – 2013
|
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 |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

