2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class vs 2013 Porsche Panamera

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

2013 Porsche Panamera

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4-Door Sedan CLS 550 4MATIC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CLS-Class 4-Door Sedan CLS 550 4MATIC	16	25	$69,285	$74,500
CLS-Class 4-Door Sedan CLS 550 RWD	17	25	$66,960	$72,000
CLS-Class 4-Door Sedan CLS 63 AMG RWD	16	25	$89,187	$95,900

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4-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Panamera 4-Door HB	18	27	$68,085	$75,850
Panamera 4-Door HB 4	18	26	$72,225	$80,450
Panamera 4-Door HB 4 Platinum Edition	18	26	$77,580	$86,400
Panamera 4-Door HB 4S	16	24	$86,535	$96,350
Panamera 4-Door HB GTS	16	23	$99,720	$111,000
Panamera 4-Door HB Platinum Edition	18	27	$72,270	$80,500
Panamera 4-Door HB S	16	24	$82,035	$91,350
Panamera 4-Door HB S Hybrid	22	30	$86,355	$96,150
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo	15	23	$124,605	$138,650
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo S	15	23	$157,590	$175,300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$69,285

$68,085

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$74,500

$75,850

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1242 / month

$1264 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Carrying forward 2012's more muscular looks with inimitable style, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class gets new high-tech options while keeping its surprising performance.

The 2013 Porsche Panamera continues the success of the brand's unusual-looking fastback sport sedan.

TCC Likes

Stylishly aggressive design
Powerful, refined V-8 engines
Incredible handling and performance in AMG trim

Supercar power (Turbo and Turbo S)
Excellent PDK gearbox
Confident handling and high-speed stability

TCC Dislikes

Rear-seat head room still tight
High price tag
Interior somewhat over-wrought

Styling misses the mark from some angles
Button-busy center console
Driving feels almost synthetic due to numerous aids

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Large Car

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.100

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.300

98.0

Second Leg Room (in)

35.000

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

36.930

38.0

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.100

51.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

36.140

38.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.500

51.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.100

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

113.150

114.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.060

76.0

Track Width, Front (in)

62.900

65.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.7

Length, Overall (in)

194.490

195.7

Height, Overall (in)

55.750

55.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.310

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

44.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.600 x 1.000

13.0 x 1.1

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.200 x 1.400

14.2 x 1.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4 Wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.130

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.600

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

13.8 - 17.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.000

39.3

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/35R18

P275/45R18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/40R18

P245/50R18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4268

3880

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9.5

18 x 9.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas V8

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

443 @ 1800-4750

295 @ 3750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

4.6L/285

3.6L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

402 @ 5000-5750

300 @ 6200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.420/2.230

4.57

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.860

3.31

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.470

3.90

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.370

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.820

0.81

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.730

0.59

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.380

5.97

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.920

2.01

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Porsche Panamera

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Air Springs

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Air Springs

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.6

8.7

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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