Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 or Porsche Panamera 970?

2005–2013 vs 2009–2016 · Sedan vs Liftback

In short

Length: S-Klasa W221 5,206 mm, Panamera 970 4,970 mm — a 24 cm difference.
Boot: S-Klasa W221 560 l, Panamera 970 445 l.
Lowest consumption: S-Klasa W221 5.7 l/100 km, Panamera 970 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: S-Klasa W221 150–386 kW, Panamera 970 184–368 kW.
Standard equipment: S-Klasa W221 38 items (Standard), Panamera 970 40 items (Panamera).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2212005–2013 · 12 engines · Standard, Lang, AMG Sportpaket, Grand EditionSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2212005–2013no listings	Porsche Panamera 9702009–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,076 mm–5,206 mm	Length4,970 mm
Width	Width1,871 mm	Width1,931 mm
Height	Height1,473 mm	Height1,418 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,035 mm–3,165 mm	Wheelbase2,920 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance128 mm–132 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l–560 l	Trunk volume445 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,880 kg–2,215 kg	Curb weight1,770 kg–1,995 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank90 l	Fuel tank80 l–100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2013	Production years2009–2016
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeLiftback
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines4
Power	Power150–386 kW (204–525 hp)	Power184–368 kW (250–500 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.1–6.2	Displacement (l)3.0–4.8
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · S 250 CDI	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · Diesel 3.0
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · S 600	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 trim38 · Standard	Items in the base trim40 · Panamera
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · Lang	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✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors✓	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
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✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension—
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—
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory✓	Driver's Seat Memory—
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 · Multimedia3 · 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 & lights6 · 3
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Adaptive Headlights	Adaptive Headlights✓	Adaptive Headlights—
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—
Equipment · Safety7 · 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-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 or Porsche Panamera 970?

Length: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 5,206 mm, Porsche Panamera 970 4,970 mm (a 236 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,165 vs 2,920 mm. Boot: 560 vs 445 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 or Porsche Panamera 970?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 uses 5.7 l/100 km (S 250 CDI); the most frugal Porsche Panamera 970 6.5 l/100 km (Diesel 3.0).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 or Porsche Panamera 970?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 makes 386 kW (525 hp) (S 63 AMG); the strongest Porsche Panamera 970 368 kW (500 hp) (Turbo 4.8).

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