2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class vs 2017 Porsche Panamera

2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

2017 Porsche Panamera

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AMG CLS 63 S 4MATIC Coupe

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

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4 AWD

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$101,277

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$108,900

$89,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1815 / month

$1493 / 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

16 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

Front Hip Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

Second Hip Room (in)

57.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Second Head Room (in)

36.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

113.2

116.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

76.3

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

65.8

Length, Overall (in)

196.7

198.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

23.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/30ZR19

P295/40YR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/35ZR19

P265/45YR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4420

4079

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9.5

19 X 10.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

550 @ 5500

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

531 @ 1750

331 @ 1340

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.5 L/333

3.0 L/183

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

27 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

21 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

23 (Est)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

5.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.89

3.24

Trans Order Code

G1G

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

0.68

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.34

5.97

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.65

3.36

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

2.08

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.05

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.53

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Porsche Panamera

Body Style

4MATIC

Hatchback

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

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

3.0

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

9.8

7.7 (Est)

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