2019 Mercedes-Benz S Class vs 2019 Porsche Panamera

2019 Mercedes-Benz S Class

2019 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	$169,294	$180,100
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	17	27	$159,283	$169,450
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Sedan	17	26	$140,577	$149,550
S-Class AMG S 65 Convertible	14	21	$238,337	$253,550
S-Class AMG S 65 Coupe	13	21	$226,963	$241,450
S-Class AMG S 65 Sedan	13	22	$218,597	$232,550
S-Class Maybach S 560 4MATIC Sedan	16	25	$160,505	$170,750
S-Class Maybach S 650 Sedan	13	21	$187,906	$199,900
S-Class S 450 4MATIC Sedan	18	28	$88,595	$94,250
S-Class S 450 Sedan	19	28	$85,775	$91,250
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Coupe	17	27	$118,393	$125,950
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Sedan	17	27	$98,089	$104,350
S-Class S 560 Convertible	17	26	$126,242	$134,300
S-Class S 560 Sedan	17	27	$95,269	$101,350
S-Class S 560e Sedan	N/A	N/A	$100,016	$106,400

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4 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Panamera 4 AWD	19	26	N/A	$90,900
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$102,900
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$107,400
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$106,900
Panamera 4 Executive AWD	19	26	N/A	$97,600
Panamera 4 Sport Turismo AWD	19	26	N/A	$97,100
Panamera 4S AWD	18	26	N/A	$104,000
Panamera 4S Executive AWD	18	26	N/A	$115,300
Panamera 4S Sport Turismo AWD	18	24	N/A	$110,200
Panamera GTS AWD	16	23	N/A	$128,300
Panamera GTS Sport Turismo AWD	15	22	N/A	$134,500
Panamera RWD	19	27	N/A	$86,300
Panamera Turbo AWD	18	25	N/A	$151,500
Panamera Turbo Executive AWD	18	25	N/A	$161,900
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$186,200
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$196,600
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$190,200
Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo AWD	18	23	N/A	$155,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$169,294

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$180,100

$90,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$3002 / month

$1515 / 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

15 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

Second Hip Room (in)

53.1

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

60.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.3

76.3

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

65.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.5

Length, Overall (in)

198.9

198.8

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

115.9

116.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

47.3

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.6

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.4

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

24.3

23.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/40YR20

P265/45YR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R01

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/35YR20

P295/40YR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R01

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4817

4079

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9.5

19 X 10.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

19 X 9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

520

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

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

Displacement

4.0 L/243

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

603 @ 5500

330 @ 5400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

1.42

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.53

Drivetrain

All Wheel

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

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.68

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Porsche Panamera

Body Style

4MATIC+ Cabriolet

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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