2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class vs 2017 Porsche Panamera

2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

2017 Porsche Panamera

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Coupe CLS 550

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Coupe CLS 550	18	26	$69,611	$74,850
4MATIC Coupe CLS 550	17	25	$71,936	$77,350
4MATIC Coupe AMG CLS 63 S	16	22	$101,277	$108,900

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RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RWD	21	28	N/A	$85,000
AWD 4	21	27	N/A	$89,600
AWD 4 Executive	21	27	N/A	$96,300
AWD 4S	21	28	N/A	$99,900
AWD 4S Executive	21	28	N/A	$113,900
AWD Turbo	18	25	N/A	$146,900
AWD Turbo Executive	18	25	N/A	$160,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$69,611

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$74,850

$85,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1248 / month

$1417 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the first of its kind and in need of a makeover. It's still timeless, but it's also time for what's next.

With better looks, more efficient and powerful engines, and a less cluttered interior, the 2017 Porsche Panamera promises to be a better carn than the fun sport sedan it's always been.

TCC Likes

Stunning profile
Good base engine
Might AMG version

Lumpy look is gone
More powerful
Promises great handling

TCC Dislikes

Not very fuel efficient
Cramped rear seat head room
Not much cargo space

U.S. doesn't get Europe's powerful diesel
Sure to be pricey
Still doesn't have its own design language

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

57.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Second Head Room (in)

36.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.3

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

194.5

198.8

Height, Overall (in)

55.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

113.2

116.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

76.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.9

65.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

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

13.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

23.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/30ZR18

P295/40YR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/35ZR18

P265/45YR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4233

4001

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 9.5

19 X 10.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

Displacement

4.7 L/285

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

402 @ 5000

330 @ 5400

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

443 @ 1600

331 @ 1340

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

24 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

28 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

21 (Est)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.47

3.36

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.31

2.08

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.05

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.53

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.93

5.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.33

3.24

Trans Order Code

G1F

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.68

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.50

5.97

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Porsche Panamera

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

8.4 (Est)

7.3 (Est)

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