2019 Mercedes-Benz S Class vs 2019 Porsche Panamera

2019 Mercedes-Benz S Class

#1 in Coupes

2019 Porsche Panamera

#3 in Wagons

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Sedan S 450

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedan S 450	19	28	$85,775	$91,250
4MATIC Sedan S 450	18	28	$88,595	$94,250
Sedan S 560	17	27	$95,269	$101,350
4MATIC Sedan S 560	17	27	$98,089	$104,350
4MATIC Coupe S 560	17	27	$118,393	$125,950
Cabriolet S 560	17	26	$126,242	$134,300
4MATIC Sedan AMG S 63	17	26	$140,577	$149,550
4MATIC Coupe AMG S 63	17	27	$159,283	$169,450
4MATIC Sedan Maybach S 560	16	25	$160,505	$170,750
4MATIC Cabriolet AMG S 63	15	24	$169,294	$180,100
Sedan Maybach S 650	13	21	$187,906	$199,900
Sedan AMG S 65	13	22	$218,597	$232,550
Coupe AMG S 65	13	21	$226,963	$241,450
Cabriolet AMG S 65	14	21	$238,337	$253,550

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RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RWD	21	28	N/A	$86,300
AWD 4	19	26	N/A	$90,900
Sport Turismo AWD 4	20	26	N/A	$97,100
AWD 4 Executive	19	26	N/A	$97,600
AWD 4 E-Hybrid	N/A	N/A	N/A	$102,900
AWD 4S	18	26	N/A	$104,000
Sport Turismo AWD 4 E-Hybrid	N/A	N/A	N/A	$106,900
AWD 4 Executive E-Hybrid	N/A	N/A	N/A	$107,400
Sport Turismo AWD 4S	20	26	N/A	$110,200
AWD 4S Executive	18	26	N/A	$115,300
AWD GTS	16	23	N/A	$128,300
Sport Turismo AWD GTS	N/A	N/A	N/A	$134,500
AWD Turbo	18	25	N/A	$151,500
Sport Turismo AWD Turbo	18	23	N/A	$155,500
AWD Turbo Executive	18	25	N/A	$161,900
AWD Turbo S E-Hybrid	N/A	N/A	N/A	$186,200
Sport Turismo AWD Turbo S E-Hybrid	N/A	N/A	N/A	$190,200
AWD Turbo S Executive E-Hybrid	N/A	N/A	N/A	$196,600

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Invoice Price

$85,775

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$91,250

$86,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1521 / month

$1438 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class delivers effortless power, sublime handling, scads of safety features, and the incontrovertible impression of wealth, tastefully applied.

The 2019 Porsche Panamera leaves nothing on the table, in terms of performance, flexibility, and panache.

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

Complex infotainment
The Maybach’s less distinct than in the past
Why not pay more?

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

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

Front Hip Room (in)

61.2

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

61.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.7

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

206.9

198.8

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

65.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Wheelbase (in)

124.6

116.1

Height, Overall (in)

58.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

47.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.6

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

23.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/50HR18

P295/40YR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P245/50HR18

P265/45YR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4553

4001

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 10.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

362 @ 5500

330 @ 5400

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

369 @ 1600

331 @ 1340

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

24 (2018)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

28 (2018)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

21 (2018)

Transmission

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)

4.93

5.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.33

3.24

Trans Order Code

421

G1F

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.68

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.84

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.50

5.97

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.47

3.36

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.31

2.08

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Porsche Panamera

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.1

7.3 (2018)

2019 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2019 S-Class is on sale
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