2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class vs 2021 Porsche Panamera

2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class

#1 in Coupes

2021 Porsche Panamera

#2 in Wagons

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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	$172,490	$183,500
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	17	27	$161,116	$171,400
S-Class AMG S 63 4MATIC+ Sedan	17	26	$142,504	$151,600
S-Class AMG S 65 Sedan	13	22	$221,464	$235,600
S-Class Maybach S 560 4MATIC Sedan	16	25	$162,620	$173,000
S-Class Maybach S 650 Sedan	13	21	$190,397	$202,550
S-Class S 450 4MATIC Sedan	18	28	$91,415	$97,250
S-Class S 450 Sedan	19	28	$88,595	$94,250
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Coupe	17	26	$122,341	$130,150
S-Class S 560 4MATIC Sedan	17	27	$101,003	$107,450
S-Class S 560 Convertible	17	26	$130,284	$138,600
S-Class S 560 Sedan	17	27	$98,183	$104,450
S-Class S 560e Sedan	N/A	N/A	$103,165	$109,750

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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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Pricing

Invoice Price

$172,490

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$183,500

$91,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$3058 / month

$1530 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the benchmark for large luxury sedans.

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

Smooth, powerful engines
First-class cabin
Attention to detail

Massive power
Massive lineup
Near-perfect ride/handling balance

TCC Dislikes

Ready to be upgraded
Maybach doesn’t feel as special
Absurdly expensive at the top

Wildly expensive
Not all that spacious inside
Perhaps too many choices

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

24 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

78.2

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 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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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

STDTR

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/35YR20

P295/40YR19

Rear Tire Order Code

STDTR

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4817

4301

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

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

664 @ 2750

331 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

4.0 L/243

2.9 L/177

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

603 @ 5500

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)

3.33

3.24

Trans Order Code

421

G1G

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

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

10.0

8.8

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