2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class vs 2016 Porsche Panamera

2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

2016 Porsche Panamera

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4-Door Sedan AMG CLS 63 S-Model 4MATIC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CLS 4-Door Sedan AMG CLS 63 S-Model 4MATIC	16	22	$100,254	$107,800
CLS 4-Door Sedan CLS 400 4MATIC	19	26	$64,542	$69,400
CLS 4-Door Sedan CLS 400 RWD	20	30	$62,217	$66,900
CLS 4-Door Sedan CLS 550 4MATIC	17	25	$71,238	$76,600
CLS 4-Door Sedan CLS 550 RWD	17	26	$68,913	$74,100

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4-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Panamera 4-Door HB	18	28	N/A	$78,100
Panamera 4-Door HB 4	18	27	N/A	$82,800
Panamera 4-Door HB 4 Edition	18	27	N/A	$84,300
Panamera 4-Door HB 4S	17	27	N/A	$98,300
Panamera 4-Door HB 4S Executive	17	26	N/A	$125,600
Panamera 4-Door HB Edition	18	28	N/A	$80,000
Panamera 4-Door HB Exclusive Series	15	24	N/A	$263,900
Panamera 4-Door HB GTS	16	24	N/A	$113,400
Panamera 4-Door HB S	17	27	N/A	$93,200
Panamera 4-Door HB S E-Hybrid	23	29	N/A	$93,200
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo	15	24	N/A	$141,300
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo Executive	15	24	N/A	$161,100
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo S	15	24	N/A	$180,300
Panamera 4-Door HB Turbo S Executive	15	24	N/A	$200,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$100,254

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$107,800

$78,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1797 / month

$1302 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Mercedes CLS-Class looks great—inside and out. But a new E-Class and more efficient powertrains may outrun the potent "four-door coupe" sooner rather than later.

The 2016 Porsche Panamera looks like a sports car and drives like one, yet it delivers executive-level ride comfort and cabin appointments.

TCC Likes

Timeless look
Potent, capable V-6 and V-8 engines
Incredible handling and performance in AMG trim

Strong, satisfying performance and handling (S and Turbo)
Super-quick PDK gearbox
Spacious rear seat

TCC Dislikes

Rear-seat head room still tight
High price tag
COMAND is what it is

Profile and roofline no
Interior design can be busy, button-heavy
Driving aids sometimes interfere with driving feel

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.3

Second Hip Room (in)

57.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

51.9

Second Head Room (in)

36.1

38.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.4

55.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.2

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

113.2

115

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

65.3

Length, Overall (in)

196.7

197.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

44.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

39.3

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/30ZR19

P275/45YR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/35ZR19

P245/50YR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4277

3902

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9.5

18 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

577 @ 5500

310 @ 6200

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

590 @ 2000

295 @ 3750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.5 L/333

3.6 L/220

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

4.57

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.89

3.31

Trans Order Code

250

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

0.59

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.34

5.97

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.65

3.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

2.01

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

4MATIC

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Porsche Panamera

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

9.8

8.0

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