2016 Mercedes-Benz S Class vs 2016 Porsche Panamera

2016 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2016 Porsche Panamera

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2-Door Coupe AMG S 63 4MATIC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S-Class 2-Door Coupe AMG S 63 4MATIC	15	23	$151,729	$163,150
S-Class 2-Door Coupe AMG S 65 RWD	13	20	$217,667	$234,050
S-Class 2-Door Coupe S 550 4MATIC	16	24	$113,042	$121,550
S-Class 4-Door Sedan AMG S 63 4MATIC	15	23	$133,223	$143,250
S-Class 4-Door Sedan AMG S 65 RWD	13	20	$208,925	$224,650
S-Class 4-Door Sedan Maybach S 600 RWD	13	20	$176,096	$189,350
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 550 4MATIC	16	26	$91,745	$98,650
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 550 Plug-In Hybrid RWD	N/A	N/A	$88,955	$95,650
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 550 RWD	17	26	$88,955	$95,650
S-Class 4-Door Sedan S 600 RWD	14	21	$157,217	$169,050

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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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Invoice Price

$151,729

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$163,150

$78,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$2719 / month

$1302 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.2

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Coupe, Cabriolet, and Maybach versions—and even a Plug-In Hybrid—make the 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class far more diverse and adventurous than it used to be; it's now not just a flagship sedan, but a family of flagships.

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

Forceful, smooth powertrains
A true first-class seating experience
Attention to the finest details

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

TCC Dislikes

Steering lacks feedback
Hybrid drives heavy

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

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

38.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.6

51.9

Second Leg Room (in)

33.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

65.3

Length, Overall (in)

198.6

197.4

Height, Overall (in)

55.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.7

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

115.9

115

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

44.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.4

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.7

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.3

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/45YR20

P245/50YR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/40YR20

P275/45YR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4678

3902

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9.5

18 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

18 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

664 @ 2250

295 @ 3750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.5 L/333

3.6 L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

577 @ 5500

310 @ 6200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.89

3.31

Trans Order Code

427

250

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.81

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.34

5.97

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.47

3.70

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

2.01

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

0.59

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

4.57

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Porsche Panamera

Body Style

4MATIC Coupe

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

8.0

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