2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class vs 2021 Porsche Panamera

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

#10 in Luxury Mid-Size Cars

2021 Porsche Panamera

#2 in Wagons

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AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ Coupe

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4 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Panamera 4 AWD	18	24	N/A	$91,800
Panamera 4 Executive AWD	17	23	N/A	$98,500
Panamera 4S AWD	18	24	N/A	$105,000
Panamera 4S Executive AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$116,300
Panamera GTS AWD	15	21	N/A	$129,300
Panamera RWD	18	24	N/A	$87,200
Panamera Turbo S AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$177,700
Panamera Turbo S Executive AWD	15	21	N/A	$188,100

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Invoice Price

$76,657

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$81,550

$91,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1359 / month

$1530 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class delivers power and performance to go with its elegance.

The 2021 Porsche Panamera is one of the finest cars money can buy, as it should be for the prices its maker charges.

TCC Likes

Elegant design
Refined performance
Luxurious cabin

Massive power
Massive lineup
Near-perfect ride/handling balance

TCC Dislikes

Pricey and options make it pricier
Taller adults won't fit well in back
Small trunk

Wildly expensive
Not all that spacious inside
Perhaps too many choices

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

35.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

58.9

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

36.9

Second Hip Room (in)

58.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.7

Length, Overall (in)

199.1

198.8

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

Wheelbase (in)

115.7

116.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.6

78.2

Track Width, Front (in)

64.8

65.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

47.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.6

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.6

13.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

23.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.1

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R66

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/35ZR19

P295/40YR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R66

Front Tire Size

P245/40ZR19

P265/45YR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4447

4301

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

19 X 10.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

384 @ 1800

331 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

2.9 L/177

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

429 @ 6100

325 @ 5400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.24

Trans Order Code

421

G1G

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.64

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.68

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.35

5.97

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.82

3.36

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.25

2.08

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.05

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.53

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.80

5.22

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

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

7.6

8.8

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