Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 or Porsche Panamera 971?

2013–2020 vs 2016–2023 · Sedan vs Liftback

In short

Length: S-Klasa W222 5,266 mm, Panamera 971 5,049 mm — a 22 cm difference.
Boot: S-Klasa W222 530 l, Panamera 971 495 l.
Lowest consumption: S-Klasa W222 4.4 l/100 km, Panamera 971 2.5 l/100 km.
Power: S-Klasa W222 170–463 kW, Panamera 971 243–404 kW.
Standard equipment: S-Klasa W222 37 items (Standard), Panamera 971 40 items (Panamera).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2222013–2020 · 10 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Lang, Exclusive LineSpecifications →Listings →

Porsche Panamera 9712016–2023 · 4 engines · Panamera, TurboSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2222013–2020no listings	Porsche Panamera 9712016–2023no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,116 mm–5,266 mm	Length5,049 mm
Width	Width1,899 mm	Width1,937 mm
Height	Height1,496 mm	Height1,423 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,035 mm–3,165 mm	Wheelbase2,950 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance128 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume510 l–530 l	Trunk volume405 l–495 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,935 kg–2,185 kg	Curb weight1,815 kg–2,170 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–90 l	Fuel tank75 l–90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2020	Production years2016–2023
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeLiftback
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines4
Power	Power170–463 kW (231–630 hp)	Power243–404 kW (330–549 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.1–6.0	Displacement (l)2.9–4.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID	Lowest consumption2.5 l/100 km · 4 E-Hybrid
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4 s · S 63 AMG 4MATIC	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · Turbo 4.0
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed306 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Panamera
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim37 · Standard	Items in the base trim40 · Panamera
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · Lang	Items in the top trim43 · Turbo
Equipment · Comfort13 · 14
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✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control—
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking✓	Automatic Parking✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
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✓
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✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension—
Equipment · Interior6 · 6
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—
Front Seats Memory	Front Seats Memory✓	Front Seats Memory—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting✓	Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
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✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
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 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels—	R19 Wheels✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 or Porsche Panamera 971?

Length: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 5,266 mm, Porsche Panamera 971 5,049 mm (a 217 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,165 vs 2,950 mm. Boot: 530 vs 495 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 or Porsche Panamera 971?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 uses 4.4 l/100 km (S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID); the most frugal Porsche Panamera 971 2.5 l/100 km (4 E-Hybrid).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 or Porsche Panamera 971?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 makes 463 kW (630 hp) (S 65 AMG); the strongest Porsche Panamera 971 404 kW (549 hp) (Turbo 4.0).

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