Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 or Porsche Panamera 970?

2010–2018 vs 2009–2016 · Sedan/Wagon vs Liftback

In short

Length: CLS C218 4,998 mm, Panamera 970 4,970 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: CLS C218 590 l, Panamera 970 445 l.
Lowest consumption: CLS C218 4.6 l/100 km, Panamera 970 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: CLS C218 125–430 kW, Panamera 970 184–368 kW.
Standard equipment: CLS C218 36 items (Standard), Panamera 970 40 items (Panamera).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz CLS C2182010–2018 · 13 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Edition 1, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Porsche Panamera 9702009–2016 · 4 engines · Panamera, TurboSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz CLS C2182010–2018no listings	Porsche Panamera 9702009–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,940 mm–4,998 mm	Length4,970 mm
Width	Width1,881 mm	Width1,931 mm
Height	Height1,416 mm–1,417 mm	Height1,418 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,874 mm	Wheelbase2,920 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance100 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance128 mm–132 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume520 l–590 l	Trunk volume445 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,730 kg–1,925 kg	Curb weight1,770 kg–1,995 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank59 l–80 l	Fuel tank80 l–100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2018	Production years2009–2016
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeLiftback
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines4
Power	Power125–430 kW (170–585 hp)	Power184–368 kW (250–500 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.1–5.5	Displacement (l)3.0–4.8
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · CLS 220 BlueTEC	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · Diesel 3.0
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.6 s · CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · Turbo 4.8
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed303 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Panamera
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Standard	Items in the base trim40 · Panamera
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line	Items in the top trim42 · Turbo
Equipment · Comfort11 · 13
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking✓	Automatic Parking—
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors—	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate—	Power Tailgate✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Genuine Leather	Genuine Leather—	Genuine Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 3
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 or Porsche Panamera 970?

Length: Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 4,998 mm, Porsche Panamera 970 4,970 mm (a 28 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,874 vs 2,920 mm. Boot: 590 vs 445 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 or Porsche Panamera 970?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 uses 4.6 l/100 km (CLS 220 BlueTEC); the most frugal Porsche Panamera 970 6.5 l/100 km (Diesel 3.0).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 or Porsche Panamera 970?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 makes 430 kW (585 hp) (CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC); the strongest Porsche Panamera 970 368 kW (500 hp) (Turbo 4.8).

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