2018 Mercedes-Benz S Class vs 2018 Porsche Panamera

2018 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2018 Porsche Panamera

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AMG S 63 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC Convertible	15	24	$166,935	$179,500
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC Coupe	17	27	$155,961	$167,700
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC Sedan	17	26	$137,175	$147,500
S-Class AMG S 65 Convertible	14	21	$233,337	$250,900
S-Class AMG S 65 Coupe	13	21	$222,177	$238,900
S-Class AMG S 65 Sedan	13	22	$213,435	$229,500
S-Class Maybach S 560 4MATIC Sedan	16	25	$156,798	$168,600
S-Class Maybach S 650 Sedan	13	21	$184,791	$198,700
S-Class S 450 4MATIC Sedan	18	28	$86,397	$92,900
S-Class S 450 Sedan	19	28	$83,607	$89,900
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Coupe	17	27	$115,785	$124,500
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Sedan	17	27	$95,697	$102,900
S-Class S 560 Convertible	17	26	$123,969	$133,300
S-Class S 560 Sedan	17	27	$92,907	$99,900

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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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Pricing

Invoice Price

$166,935

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$179,500

$89,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$2992 / month

$1493 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz continues to push the envelope for comfort. safety, and autonomous driving aids, while improving upon its effortless power and dignified road manners.

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

TCC Likes

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

Enviable composure
Wide range of engines
Beautiful inside

TCC Dislikes

Steering lacks feedback
Hybrid drives heavy
Pricey

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

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

60.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.6

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.3

76.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

65.8

Length, Overall (in)

198.9

198.8

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

115.9

116.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.4

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)

15.4

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 Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/35YR20

P295/40YR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R01

Front Tire Size

P255/40YR20

P265/45YR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R01

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4817

4079

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9.5

19 X 10.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Displacement

4.0 L/243

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

603 @ 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

664 @ 2750

331 @ 1340

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.68

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.47

3.36

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.31

2.08

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.05

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.93

5.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.33

3.24

Trans Order Code

421

G1G

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.53

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.50

5.97

Summary

Body Style

4MATIC Cabriolet

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Porsche Panamera

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

9.8

7.7

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