2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class vs 2018 Porsche Panamera

2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

2018 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	$72,215	$77,650
CLS CLS 550 Coupe	18	26	$69,890	$75,150

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4 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Panamera 4 AWD	21	27	N/A	$89,600
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$99,600
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$104,100
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$104,000
Panamera 4 Executive AWD	21	27	N/A	$96,300
Panamera 4 Sport Turismo AWD	20	26	N/A	$96,200
Panamera 4S AWD	21	28	N/A	$103,000
Panamera 4S Executive AWD	21	28	N/A	$113,900
Panamera 4S Sport Turismo AWD	20	26	N/A	$109,200
Panamera RWD	21	28	N/A	$85,000
Panamera Turbo AWD	18	25	N/A	$150,000
Panamera Turbo Executive AWD	18	25	N/A	$160,000
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$184,400
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$194,800
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$188,400
Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo AWD	18	23	N/A	$154,000

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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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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Mercedes CLS hangs on to its lissome curves; it’s V-8 only this year.

The 2018 Porsche Panamera is a worthy four-seater for the vaunted Porsche badge.

TCC Likes

Gorgeous profile
Poised ride
V-8 only–it’s throwback CLS!

Enviable composure
Wide range of engines
Beautiful inside

TCC Dislikes

Low gas mileage
Rear-seat head room is slim
Small trunk

Phenomenally expensive
Not a total knockout outside
Perhaps too many choices?

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 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

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

65.8

Length, Overall (in)

195.6

198.8

Height, Overall (in)

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.3

Wheelbase (in)

113.1

116.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

76.3

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

23.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/35ZR19

P265/45YR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/30ZR19

P295/40YR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4420

4079

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 10

19 X 10.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

531 @ 1750

331 @ 1340

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.5 L/333

3.0 L/183

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

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

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.05

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

5.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.89

3.24

Trans Order Code

G1G

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

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.53

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Porsche Panamera

Body Style

4MATIC

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

9.8

7.7

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